(W) 35 For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in,(X) 36 I needed clothes and you clothed me,(Y) I was sick and you looked after me,(Z) I was in prison and you came to visit me.’(AA), 37 “Then the righteous will answer him, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you something to drink? 6 But at midnight there was a cry, ‘Here is the bridegroom! Five of them were foolish and five were wise. 25 So I was afraid and went out and hid your gold in the ground. 2 * Five of them were foolish and five were wise. 5The bridegroom was a long time in coming, and they all became drowsy and fell asleep. ( D ) 3 The foolish ones took their lamps but did not take any oil with them. In case you are not familiar with it here is the parable. S Mt 3:2; 5:3, 10, 19; 19:14; S Ac 20:32; 1Co 15:50; Gal 5:21; Jas 2:5, Isa 66:24; Mt 3:12; S 5:22; Mk 9:43, 48; Lk 3:17; Jude 7, Mt 19:29; Jn 3:15, 16, 36; 17:2, 3; Ro 2:7; Gal 6:8; 1Jn 1:2; 5:11, 13, 20, Da 12:2; Jn 5:29; Ac 24:15; Ro 2:7, 8; Gal 6:8. The Parable of the Ten Virgins In this parable, the Savior taught us how to prepare for His Second Coming. 23 His lord said unto him, Well done, good and faithful servant; thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord. You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Whoever does not have, even what they have will be taken from them. 34 Then shall the King say unto them on his right hand, Come, ye blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world: 35 For I was an hungred, and ye gave me meat: I was thirsty, and ye gave me drink: I was a stranger, and ye took me in: 36 Naked, and ye clothed me: I was sick, and ye visited me: I was in prison, and ye came unto me. 3. 4 But the wise ones took oil in flasks along with their lamps. The Parable of the Ten Virgins is prophetic concerning the attitude of Christians at the end time. New International Version (NIV), “At that time the kingdom of heaven will be like, Upgrade to Bible Gateway Plus, and access the abridged, S Mt 3:2; 5:3, 10, 19; 19:14; S Ac 20:32; 1Co 15:50; Gal 5:21; Jas 2:5, Isa 66:24; Mt 3:12; S 5:22; Mk 9:43, 48; Lk 3:17; Jude 7, Mt 19:29; Jn 3:15, 16, 36; 17:2, 3; Ro 2:7; Gal 6:8; 1Jn 1:2; 5:11, 13, 20, Da 12:2; Jn 5:29; Ac 24:15; Ro 2:7, 8; Gal 6:8, NIV, The Story: The Bible as One Continuing Story of God and His People, NIV, Cultural Backgrounds Study Bible, Personal Size, Red Letter Edition: Bringing to Life the Ancient World of Scripture, NIV, Beautiful Word Bible Journal, Acts, Comfort Print, NIV, Biblical Theology Study Bible, Comfort Print: Follow God’s Redemptive Plan as It Unfolds throughout Scripture, NIV, Beautiful Word Bible Journal, Luke, Comfort Print. 14 “Again, it will be like a man going on a journey,(K) who called his servants and entrusted his wealth to them. 4 The wise ones, however, took oil in jars along with their lamps. ‘Master,’ he said, ‘you entrusted me with two bags of gold; see, I have gained two more.’, 23 “His master replied, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant! Instead, go to those who sell oil and buy some for yourselves.’. 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. 28 Take therefore the talent from him, and give it unto him which hath ten talents. Does the Bible have any practical wisdom for my life? 21 His lord said unto him, Well done, thou good and faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord. (O) Come and share your master’s happiness!’, 24 “Then the man who had received one bag of gold came. 18 But the man who had received one bag went off, dug a hole in the ground and hid his master’s money. NIV Reverse Interlinear Bible: English to Hebrew and English to Greek. At least one aspect of this parable can be known with absolute certainty. A lot of religious people today are like these five foolish virgins. 6 And at midnight there was a cry made, Behold, the bridegroom cometh; go ye out to meet him. 19 “After a long time the master of those servants returned and settled accounts with them. 7 Then all those virgins arose, and trimmed their lamps. (W) 35 For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in,(X) 36 I needed clothes and you clothed me,(Y) I was sick and you looked after me,(Z) I was in prison and you came to visit me.’(AA), 37 “Then the righteous will answer him, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you something to drink? 19 “After a long time the master of those servants returned and settled accounts with them. 45 Then shall he answer them, saying, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye did it not to one of the least of these, ye did it not to me. You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. ‘Lord, Lord,’ they said, ‘open the door for us!’, 12 “But he replied, ‘Truly I tell you, I don’t know you.’(H), 13 “Therefore keep watch, because you do not know the day or the hour.(I). (L) Then he went on his journey. 25 “Then the kingdom of heaven will be like ten virgins who took their lamps[ a] and went to meet the bridegroom. 3 The foolish ones took their lamps but did not take any oil with them. Are you getting the most out of Bible Gateway? 17 So also, the one with two bags of gold gained two more. The wise and foolish virgins each have things to teach us. Verses 1-13. [ b] 2 Five of them were foolish, and five were wise. 18 But he that had received one went and digged in the earth, and hid his lord's money. (E), 6 “At midnight the cry rang out: ‘Here’s the bridegroom! 4 The wise ones, however, took oil in jars along with their lamps. 3 For when the foolish took their lamps, they took no oil with them, 4 but the wise took flasks of oil with their lamps. 12 But he answered and said, Verily I say unto you, I know you not. 4 The wise ones, however, took oil in jars along with their lamps. 17 And likewise he that had received two, he also gained other two. It’s essential to put every parable of Jesus into context, as well as learn its historical setting, if we intend to understand and appreciate its value and importance. 25 “At that time the kingdom of heaven will be like ten virgins who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom. 3 When the foolish ones took their lamps, they did not take extra 266 olive oil with them. See, here is what belongs to you.’. The foolish ones, when taking their lamps, brought no oil with … What good is a life-jacket left on the shore while the ship is sinking? 14 “Again, it will be like a man going on a journey,(K) who called his servants and entrusted his wealth to them. 15 To one he gave five bags of gold, to another two bags, and to another one bag,[a] each according to his ability. In the parable of the ten virgins, Jesus compares Christian life with five wise virgins and five foolish virgins, and their preparations before going out to meet the bridegroom. 25 “At that time the kingdom of heaven will be like( A) ten virgins who took their lamps( B) and went out to meet the bridegroom.(. 15 To one he gave five bags of gold, to another two bags, and to another one bag,[a] each according to his ability. ‘Lord, Lord,’ they said, ‘open the door for us!’, 12 “But he replied, ‘Truly I tell you, I don’t know you.’(H), 13 “Therefore keep watch, because you do not know the day or the hour.(I). Their works were all outward. For when the foolish took their lamps, they took no oil with them, but the wise took flasks of oil with their lamps. In the past, our literature has taken what approach to the parable of the ten virgins, with what possible result? ‘Master,’ he said, ‘you entrusted me with five bags of gold. Instead, go to those who sell oil … [2] And five of them were wise, and five were foolish. 17 So also, the one with two bags of gold gained two more. D) 3 The foolish ones took their lamps but did not take any oil with them. (O) Come and share your master’s happiness!’, 24 “Then the man who had received one bag of gold came. This parable, as a continuation of the teaching of the last chapter, sets forth the necessity of having and retaining grace unto the end, in order to be able to welcome the advent of Christ. 25 Then shall the kingdom of heaven be likened unto ten virgins, which took their lamps, and went forth to meet the bridegroom. 8 The foolish ones said to the wise, ‘Give us some of your oil; our lamps are going out.’(F), 9 “‘No,’ they replied, ‘there may not be enough for both us and you. Jesus describes it in the context of ten virgins – five wise and five foolish. You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. In the Old Testament (Isaiah 54:4–6; 62:4-5; Hosea 2:19), … 5 The bridegroom was a long time in coming, and they all became drowsy and fell asleep. ... Verses 7-9 “Then all those virgins rose and trimmed their lamps. So you knew that I harvest where I have not sown and gather where I have not scattered seed? When the foolish took their lamps, they didn’t take oil with them; but the wise ones took oil in their flasks with their lamps. Parable of the Ten Virgins Matthew25:1 From Original Authorized King James Version Matthew 25:1 Then shall the kingdom of heaven be likened unto ten virgins, which took their lamps, and went forth to meet the bridegroom. 2 Five of them were foolish and five were wise. or thirsty, and gave thee drink? 15 And unto one he gave five talents, to another two, and to another one; to every man according to his several ability; and straightway took his journey. 38 When saw we thee a stranger, and took thee in? Bible Verses about Parable of the Ten Virgins Matthew 25:1-13 "Then the kingdom of heaven shall be likened to ten virgins who took their lamps and went out to meet... 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