Matthew 25:10

"So they went to buy. But meanwhile the bridegroom came; those bridesmaids who were ready went in with him to the wedding banquet; and the door was shut.

Weymouth NT (1912)

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

9"`But perhaps,' replied the wise, `there will not be enough for all of us. Go to the shops rather, and buy some for yourselves.'

11"Afterwards the other bridesmaids came and cried, "`Sir, Sir, open the door to us.'

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Cross References

Matthew 25:6But at midnight there is a loud cry, "`The bridegroom! Go out and meet him!'

Luke 12:36and be yourselves like men waiting for their master--on the look-out till he shall return from the wedding feast--that, when he comes and knocks, they may open the door instantly.

Colossians 1:12and give thanks to the Father who has made us fit to receive our share of the inheritance of God's people in Light.

Hebrews 3:18And to whom did He swear that they should not be admitted to His rest, if it was not to those who were disobedient?

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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