Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version “But while they were on their way to buy the oil, the bridegroom arrived. The virgins who were ready went in with him to the wedding banquet. And the door was shut. New Living Translation “But while they were gone to buy oil, the bridegroom came. Then those who were ready went in with him to the marriage feast, and the door was locked. English Standard Version And while they were going to buy, the bridegroom came, and those who were ready went in with him to the marriage feast, and the door was shut. Berean Standard Bible But 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. Berean Literal Bible And while they are going away to buy, the bridegroom came, and those ready went in with him to the wedding feast. And the door was shut. King James Bible 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. New King James Version And while they went to buy, the bridegroom came, and those who were ready went in with him to the wedding; and the door was shut. New American Standard Bible But while they were on their way to buy the oil, the groom came, and those who were ready went in with him to the wedding feast; and the door was shut. NASB 1995 “And while they were going away to make the purchase, the bridegroom came, and those who were ready went in with him to the wedding feast; and the door was shut. NASB 1977 “And while they were going away to make the purchase, the bridegroom came, and those who were ready went in with him to the wedding feast; and the door was shut. Legacy Standard Bible And while they were going away to make the purchase, the bridegroom came, and those who were ready went in with him to the wedding feast; and the door was shut. Amplified Bible But while they were going away to buy oil, the bridegroom came, and those who were ready went in with him to the wedding feast; and the door was shut and locked. Christian Standard Bible “When they had gone to buy some, the groom arrived, and those who were ready went in with him to the wedding banquet, and the door was shut. Holman Christian Standard Bible “When they had gone to buy some, the groom arrived. Then those who were ready went in with him to the wedding banquet, and the door was shut. American Standard Version And while they went away to buy, the bridegroom came; and they that were ready went in with him to the marriage feast: and the door was shut. Contemporary English Version While the foolish ones were on their way to get some oil, the groom arrived. The five who were ready went into the wedding, and the doors were closed. English Revised Version And while they went away to buy, the bridegroom came; and they that were ready went in with him to the marriage feast: and the door was shut. GOD'S WORD® Translation "While they were buying oil, the groom arrived. The bridesmaids who were ready went with him into the wedding hall, and the door was shut. Good News Translation So the foolish ones went off to buy some oil; and while they were gone, the bridegroom arrived. The five who were ready went in with him to the wedding feast, and the door was closed. International Standard Version "While they were away buying it, the groom arrived. Those who were ready went with him into the wedding banquet, and the door was closed. Majority Standard Bible But 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. NET Bible But while they had gone to buy it, the bridegroom arrived, and those who were ready went inside with him to the wedding banquet. Then the door was shut. New Heart English Bible While they went away to buy, the bridegroom came, and those who were ready went in with him to the marriage feast, and the door was shut. Webster's Bible Translation And while they were going to buy, the bridegroom came; and they that were ready, went in with him to the marriage, and the door was shut. Weymouth New Testament "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. World English Bible While they went away to buy, the bridegroom came, and those who were ready went in with him to the wedding feast, and the door was shut. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd while they are going away to buy, the bridegroom came, and those ready went in with him to the wedding feasts, and the door was shut; Berean Literal Bible And while they are going away to buy, the bridegroom came, and those ready went in with him to the wedding feast. And the door was shut. Young's Literal Translation 'And while they are going away to buy, the bridegroom came, and those ready went in with him to the marriage-feasts, and the door was shut; Smith's Literal Translation And they, going to buy, the bridegroom came; and they prepared, went in with him to the nuptials; and the door was locked. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleNow whilst they went to buy, the bridegroom came: and they that were ready, went in with him to the marriage, and the door was shut. Catholic Public Domain Version But while they were going to buy it, the groom arrived. And those who were prepared entered with him to the wedding, and the door was closed. New American Bible While they went off to buy it, the bridegroom came and those who were ready went into the wedding feast with him. Then the door was locked. New Revised Standard Version And while they went to buy it, the bridegroom came, and those who were ready went with him into the wedding banquet; and the door was shut. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd while they went to buy, the bridegroom came; and those who were ready entered with him into the wedding house, and the door was locked. Aramaic Bible in Plain English And when they went to buy, the groom came and those who were ready entered with him into the wedding place, and the door was barred. NT Translations Anderson New TestamentWhile they were going to buy, the bridegroom came; and those who were ready went in with him to the marriage supper; and the door was closed. Godbey New Testament Haweis New Testament But while they were gone away to buy, the bridegroom came; and they who were prepared went in with him to the marriage-feast: and the door was shut. Mace New Testament and while they were gone to buy, the bridegroom came, and they that were ready, entred with him into the hall, and the door was shut. Weymouth New Testament "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. Worrell New Testament Worsley New Testament Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Parable of the Ten Virgins…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!’… Cross References Revelation 19:7-9 Let us rejoice and be glad and give Him the glory. For the marriage of the Lamb has come, and His bride has made herself ready. / She was given clothing of fine linen, bright and pure.” For the fine linen she wears is the righteous acts of the saints. / Then the angel told me to write, “Blessed are those who are invited to the marriage supper of the Lamb.” And he said to me, “These are the true words of God.” Luke 13:25 After the master of the house gets up and shuts the door, you will stand outside knocking and saying, ‘Lord, open the door for us.’ But he will reply, ‘I do not know where you are from.’ Matthew 7:21-23 Not everyone who says to Me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only he who does the will of My Father in heaven. / Many will say to Me on that day, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in Your name, and in Your name drive out demons and perform many miracles?’ / Then I will tell them plainly, ‘I never knew you; depart from Me, you workers of lawlessness!’ Revelation 3:7-8 To the angel of the church in Philadelphia write: These are the words of the One who is holy and true, who holds the key of David. What He opens no one can shut, and what He shuts no one can open. / I know your deeds. Behold, I have placed before you an open door, which no one can shut. I know that you have only a little strength, yet you have kept My word and have not denied My name. Matthew 24:44 For this reason, you also must be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour you do not expect. 1 Thessalonians 5:2-3 For you are fully aware that the Day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night. / While people are saying, “Peace and security,” destruction will come upon them suddenly, like labor pains on a pregnant woman, and they will not escape. 2 Corinthians 11:2 I am jealous for you with a godly jealousy. For I promised you to one husband, to present you as a pure virgin to Christ. John 3:29 The bride belongs to the bridegroom. The friend of the bridegroom stands and listens for him, and is overjoyed to hear the bridegroom’s voice. That joy is mine, and it is now complete. Matthew 22:1-14 Once again, Jesus spoke to them in parables: / “The kingdom of heaven is like a king who prepared a wedding banquet for his son. / He sent his servants to call those he had invited to the banquet, but they refused to come. ... Luke 12:35-40 Be dressed for service and keep your lamps burning. / Then you will be like servants waiting for their master to return from the wedding banquet, so that when he comes and knocks, they can open the door for him at once. / Blessed are those servants whom the master finds on watch when he returns. Truly I tell you, he will dress himself to serve and will have them recline at the table, and he himself will come and wait on them. ... Isaiah 62:5 For as a young man marries a young woman, so your sons will marry you; and as a bridegroom rejoices over his bride, so your God will rejoice over you. Song of Solomon 3:11 Come out, O daughters of Zion, and gaze at King Solomon, wearing the crown with which his mother crowned him on the day of his wedding—the day of his heart’s rejoicing. Isaiah 26:20-21 Go, my people, enter your rooms and shut your doors behind you. Hide yourselves a little while until the wrath has passed. / For behold, the LORD is coming out of His dwelling to punish the inhabitants of the earth for their iniquity. The earth will reveal her bloodshed and will no longer conceal her slain. Genesis 7:16 And they entered, the male and female of every living thing, as God had commanded Noah. Then the LORD shut him in. Psalm 45:14-15 In colorful garments she is led to the king; her virgin companions are brought before you. / They are led in with joy and gladness; they enter the palace of the king. Treasury of Scripture 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. the bridegroom. Matthew 25:6 And at midnight there was a cry made, Behold, the bridegroom cometh; go ye out to meet him. Revelation 1:7 Behold, he cometh with clouds; and every eye shall see him, and they also which pierced him: and all kindreds of the earth shall wail because of him. Even so, Amen. Revelation 22:12,20 And, behold, I come quickly; and my reward is with me, to give every man according as his work shall be… they. Matthew 25:20-23 And so he that had received five talents came and brought other five talents, saying, Lord, thou deliveredst unto me five talents: behold, I have gained beside them five talents more… Amos 8:12,13 And they shall wander from sea to sea, and from the north even to the east, they shall run to and fro to seek the word of the LORD, and shall not find it… Luke 12:36,37 And ye yourselves like unto men that wait for their lord, when he will return from the wedding; that when he cometh and knocketh, they may open unto him immediately… and the. Genesis 7:16 And they that went in, went in male and female of all flesh, as God had commanded him: and the LORD shut him in. Numbers 14:28-34 Say unto them, As truly as I live, saith the LORD, as ye have spoken in mine ears, so will I do to you: … Psalm 95:11 Unto whom I sware in my wrath that they should not enter into my rest. Jump to Previous Arrived Banquet Bridegroom Bridesmaids Buy Door Feast Marriage Marriage-Feasts Master Meanwhile Oil Purchase Ready Shut Virgins Way WeddingJump to Next Arrived Banquet Bridegroom Bridesmaids Buy Door Feast Marriage Marriage-Feasts Master Meanwhile Oil Purchase Ready Shut Virgins Way WeddingMatthew 25 1. The parable of the ten virgins,14. and of the talents. 31. Also the description of the last judgment. But while they were on their way to buy it This phrase highlights the urgency and the missed opportunity of the unprepared. The Greek word for "buy" (ἀγοράζω, agorazō) implies a transaction or exchange, symbolizing the spiritual preparation and readiness required for the Kingdom of Heaven. Historically, the setting of a wedding in ancient Jewish culture was a significant event, often involving a procession that required participants to be ready at a moment's notice. The unprepared virgins' attempt to purchase oil at the last minute underscores the importance of spiritual vigilance and readiness, as opportunities for salvation are not indefinite. the bridegroom arrived Those who were ready went in with him to the wedding banquet and the door was shut Parallel Commentaries ... Greek Butδὲ (de) Conjunction Strong's 1161: A primary particle; but, and, etc. [while] they αὐτῶν (autōn) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Feminine 3rd Person Plural Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. were on their way Ἀπερχομένων (Aperchomenōn) Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Genitive Feminine Plural Strong's 565: From apo and erchomai; to go off, aside or behind, literally or figuratively. to buy [it], ἀγοράσαι (agorasai) Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active Strong's 59: To buy. From agora; properly, to go to market, i.e. to purchase; specially, to redeem. the ὁ (ho) Article - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. bridegroom νυμφίος (nymphios) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 3566: A bridegroom. From numphe; a bride-groom. arrived. ἦλθεν (ēlthen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 2064: To come, go. Those who αἱ (hai) Article - Nominative Feminine Plural Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. were ready ἕτοιμοι (hetoimoi) Adjective - Nominative Feminine Plural Strong's 2092: Ready, prepared. From an old noun heteos; adjusted, i.e. Ready. went in εἰσῆλθον (eisēlthon) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural Strong's 1525: To go in, come in, enter. From eis and erchomai; to enter. with μετ’ (met’) Preposition Strong's 3326: (a) gen: with, in company with, (b) acc: (1) behind, beyond, after, of place, (2) after, of time, with nouns, neut. of adjectives. him αὐτοῦ (autou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. to εἰς (eis) Preposition Strong's 1519: A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. the τοὺς (tous) Article - Accusative Masculine Plural Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. wedding banquet, γάμους (gamous) Noun - Accusative Masculine Plural Strong's 1062: A marriage, wedding, wedding-ceremony; plur: a wedding-feast. Of uncertain affinity; nuptials. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. the ἡ (hē) Article - Nominative Feminine Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. door θύρα (thyra) Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular Strong's 2374: (a) a door, (b) met: an opportunity. Apparently a primary word; a portal or entrance. was shut. ἐκλείσθη (ekleisthē) Verb - Aorist Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 2808: To shut, shut up. A primary verb; to close. Links Matthew 25:10 NIVMatthew 25:10 NLT Matthew 25:10 ESV Matthew 25:10 NASB Matthew 25:10 KJV Matthew 25:10 BibleApps.com Matthew 25:10 Biblia Paralela Matthew 25:10 Chinese Bible Matthew 25:10 French Bible Matthew 25:10 Catholic Bible NT Gospels: Matthew 25:10 While they went away to buy (Matt. Mat Mt) |
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