Matthew 25:10

And they going to buy, the bridegroom came; and those who were ready went in with him to the marriage, and the door was shut.

1902 William Baxter Godbey NT

In The King James Version

And while they went to buy, the bridegroom came; and they that were ready went in with him to the marriage: and the door was shut.

In Context

9And the wise responded, saying, No, lest there may not be a sufficiency for us and you: go ye rather to them that sell, and buy for yourselves.

11And afterwards the other virgins come, saying; Lord, lord, open unto us.

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Cross References

Matthew 25:6And at midnight there was a cry made, Behold, the bridegroom! go ye out to meet him.

Luke 12:36and be you like unto men waiting for their lord, when he may rise up from the marriage feast; in order that, coming and knocking, they may open unto him immediately.

Colossians 1:12giving thanks to the Father, who has made us worthy unto a participation of the inheritance of the saints in light;

Hebrews 3:18And to whom did he swear that they should not enter into his rest, but to those who believed not?

Matthew Henry on Matthew 25:2-14

The Parable of the Ten Virgins. 1 Then shall the kingdom of heaven be likened unto ten virgins, which took their lamps, and went forth to meet the bridegroom. 2 And five of them were wise, and five were foolish. 3 They that were foolish took their lamps, and took no oil with them: 4 But the wise took oil in their vessels with their lamps. 5 While the bridegroom tarried, they all slumbered and slept. 6 And at midnight there was a cry made, Behold, the bridegroom cometh; go ye out to meet him. 7 Then all those… Read the whole commentary →

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