Matthew 25:1-13 Then shall the kingdom of heaven be likened to ten virgins, which took their lamps, and went forth to meet the bridegroom.… I. There was A COMMON LIKENESS and resemblance between the wise and foolish virgins, that continued for a considerable time; so THAT THE REAL DIFFERENCES WERE NOT DETECTED TILL THE APPROACH OF THE BRIDEGROOM. II. THAT THERE WAS A MOST IMPORTANT AND SERIOUS DISTINCTION. "Five of them were wise and five were foolish." Their wisdom was shown in making a proper preparation for the future. III. THE DELAY IN THE FINAL APPEARANCE OF THE BRIDEGROOM. IV. BUT THOUGH HE TARRIED LONG, HE CAME AT LAST. 1. At midnight. 2. With a cry. V. THE CASE OF THE WISE AND FOOLISH VIRGINS WHEN THE BRIDEGROOM CAME. VI. THE FINAL RESULT. (R. Watson) Parallel Verses KJV: Then shall the kingdom of heaven be likened unto ten virgins, which took their lamps, and went forth to meet the bridegroom. |
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