Matthew 25:10

And while they went to buy, the bridegroom came, and they that were ready went in with him to the wedding-feast, and then the door was shut.

1770 John Worsley 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

9but the wise answered them, saying, Least there should not be enough for us and you, go rather to them that sell it, and buy for yourselves.

11Afterwards came also the other virgins, saying, Lord, Lord, open to us:

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Cross References

Matthew 25:6and in the middle of the night there was a cry, The bridegroom is coming, go out to meet him.

Luke 12:36ye yourselves like men waiting for their lord's return from a wedding, that they may immediately open the door to him, when he comes and knocks.

Colossians 1:12giving thanks unto the Father, who hath made us meet for a portion 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 that 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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