Matthew

Matthew 25:2–13

2Five of them were foolish, and five were wise. 3The foolish ones took their lamps but did not take along any extra oil. 4But the wise ones took oil in flasks along with their lamps. 5When the bridegroom was delayed, they all became drowsy and fell asleep.

6At midnight the cry rang out: ‘Here is the bridegroom! Come out to meet him!’

7Then all the virgins woke up and trimmed their lamps. 8The foolish ones said to the wise, ‘Give us some of your oil; our lamps are going out.’

9‘No,’ said the wise ones, ‘or there may not be enough for both us and you. Instead, go to those who sell oil and buy some for yourselves.’

10But while they were on their way to buy it, the bridegroom arrived. Those who were ready went in with him to the wedding banquet, and the door was shut.

11Later the other virgins arrived and said, ‘Lord, lord, open the door for us!’

12But he replied, ‘Truly I tell you, I do not know you.’

13Therefore keep watch, because you do not know the day or the hour.a

Footnotes

  • a 25:13 BYZ and TR include when the Son of Man comes.

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Matthew 25:2 Jeremiah 24:2 · 1 Corinthians 10:1–5 · Matthew 13:47–48 · Matthew 13:19–23 · Jude 1:5 · 1 John 2:19 · Matthew 24:45 · Matthew 13:38–43

Matthew 25:3 2 Timothy 3:5 · Revelation 3:15–16 · Isaiah 48:1–2 · Isaiah 58:2 · Revelation 3:1 · Hebrews 12:15

Matthew 25:4 Romans 8:9 · 1 John 2:20 · 1 John 2:27 · John 3:34 · Zechariah 4:2–3 · Galatians 5:22–23 · Psalm 45:7

Matthew 25:5 Habakkuk 2:3 · 2 Peter 3:4–9 · 1 Thessalonians 5:6–8 · Matthew 24:48 · Luke 20:9 · Luke 12:45 · Matthew 25:19 · Hebrews 10:36–37 · Mark 14:37–38

Matthew 25:6 2 Peter 3:10 · John 5:28–29 · Matthew 25:1 · Matthew 24:31 · Matthew 24:44 · Isaiah 25:9 · Malachi 3:1–2 · Psalm 98:9 · Luke 12:46 · Mark 13:33–37 · 2 Thessalonians 1:7–10 · Amos 4:12

Matthew 25:7 Luke 12:35 · Revelation 3:19–20 · 2 Peter 3:14 · Revelation 2:4–5

Matthew 25:8 Proverbs 13:9 · Luke 12:35 · Hebrews 4:1 · Matthew 13:20–21 · Revelation 3:9

Matthew 25:9 Psalm 49:7–9 · Revelation 3:17–18 · Isaiah 55:6–7 · Isaiah 55:1–3 · Ezekiel 14:20

Matthew 25:10 Luke 13:25 · Luke 12:36–37 · 1 Peter 1:13 · Matthew 24:44 · Genesis 7:16 · Matthew 25:6 · Hebrews 3:18–19 · Amos 8:12–13 · Psalm 95:11 · 2 Timothy 4:8 · Revelation 22:20 · Matthew 25:20–23

Matthew 25:11 Matthew 7:21–23

Matthew 25:12 1 Corinthians 8:3 · 2 Timothy 2:19 · John 10:27 · Luke 13:26–30

Matthew 25:13 Matthew 24:42–44 · Revelation 16:15 · 1 Thessalonians 5:6 · Luke 21:36 · 1 Corinthians 16:13 · 1 Peter 5:8 · Mark 13:33–37 · Matthew 24:50 · 2 Timothy 4:5 · Acts 20:31 · 1 Peter 4:7

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Scripture text: Berean Standard Bible.