Parallel Verses
New American Standard Bible
King James Version
Then shall the kingdom of heaven be likened unto ten virgins, which took their lamps, and went forth to meet the bridegroom.
Holman Bible
International Standard Version
"At that time, the kingdom from heaven will be comparable to ten bridesmaids who took their oil lamps and went out to meet the groom.
A Conservative Version
Then the kingdom of heaven will be like ten virgins, who, having taken their lamps, went forth to the bridegroom's gathering.
American Standard Version
Then shall the kingdom of heaven be likened unto ten virgins, who took their lamps, and went forth to meet the bridegroom.
Amplified
An Understandable Version
"Then the kingdom of heaven will be similar to ten bridesmaids who took their lamps and went out to meet the [bride and] groom. [Note: The picture here is that of a newly married couple returning from a festive reception to the groom's home where they continued celebrating and were welcomed by a late evening wedding party]
Anderson New Testament
Then shall the kingdom of heaven be likened to ten virgins, who took their lamps and went out to meet the bride-groom.
Bible in Basic English
Then the kingdom of heaven will be like ten virgins, the friends of the bride, who took their lights, and went out with the purpose of meeting the husband.
Common New Testament
"Then the kingdom of heaven shall be likened to ten virgins who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom.
Daniel Mace New Testament
The kingdom of the Messiah will then be such, as when ten virgins took their lamps, and went out to meet the bridegroom.
Darby Translation
Then shall the kingdom of the heavens be made like to ten virgins that having taken their torches, went forth to meet the bridegroom.
Godbey New Testament
Then shall the kingdom of the heavens be likened unto ten virgins, who taking their lamps, went out to meet the bridegroom.
Goodspeed New Testament
"Then the Kingdom of Heaven will be like ten bridesmaids who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom.
John Wesley New Testament
Then shall the kingdom of heaven be like ten virgins, who taking their lamps, went forth to meet the bridegroom.
Julia Smith Translation
Then shall the kingdom of the heavens be likened to ten virgins, who having taken their lanterns, went forth to the meeting of the bridegroom.
King James 2000
Then shall the kingdom of heaven be likened unto ten virgins, who took their lamps, and went forth to meet the bridegroom.
Lexham Expanded Bible
"Then the kingdom of heaven may be compared to ten virgins who took their lamps [and] went out to meet the bridegroom.
Modern King James verseion
Then shall the kingdom of Heaven be likened to ten virgins, who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Then the kingdom of heaven shall be likened unto ten virgins, which took their lamps, and went to meet the bridegroom:
Moffatt New Testament
Then shall the Realm of heaven be compared to ten maidens who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom and the bride.
Montgomery New Testament
"Then will the kingdom of heaven be likened to ten maidens who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom and the bride.
NET Bible
"At that time the kingdom of heaven will be like ten virgins who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom.
New Heart English Bible
"Then the Kingdom of Heaven will be like ten virgins, who took their lamps, and went out to meet the bridegroom.
Noyes New Testament
Then the kingdom of heaven will be like ten virgins, who took their lamps, and went out to meet the bridegroom.
Sawyer New Testament
Then the kingdom of heaven shall be likened to ten virgins who took their own lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom;
The Emphasized Bible
Then, will the kingdom of the heavens become like unto, ten virgins, who, taking their torches, went forth to meet the bridegroom.
Thomas Haweis New Testament
THEN shall the kingdom of heaven be like to ten virgins, who taking their lamps, went forth to meet the bridegroom.
Twentieth Century New Testament
Then the Kingdom of Heaven will be like ten bridesmaids who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom.
Webster
Then shall the kingdom of heaven be likened to ten virgins, who took their lamps, and went forth to meet the bridegroom.
Weymouth New Testament
"Then will the Kingdom of the Heavens be found to be like ten bridesmaids who took their torches and went out to meet the bridegroom.
Williams New Testament
"Then the kingdom of heaven will be like ten bridesmaids who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom.
World English Bible
"Then the Kingdom of Heaven will be like ten virgins, who took their lamps, and went out to meet the bridegroom.
Worrell New Testament
"Then the Kingdom of Heaven will be likened to ten virgins, who, taking their lamps, went forth to meet the bridegroom.
Worsley New Testament
Then will the kingdom of heaven be like ten virgins, who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom: and five of them were wise,
Youngs Literal Translation
'Then shall the reign of the heavens be likened to ten virgins, who, having taken their lamps, went forth to meet the bridegroom;
Themes
Bridegroom » Christ as » Christ as
Christ » Appears, after his resurrection » Bridegroom
Coming of the lord jesus Christ » What the coming of the lord is likened to
Fool » Parables of » Of the foolish virgns
Heaven » Re 21; 22; joh 14 » Kingdom of
Jesus Christ » Parables of » Ten virgins
Jesus Christ » History of » Enunciates the parables of the ten virgins and of the talents
Kingdom of God » What the kingdom of God is likened to
Kingdom of heaven » Compared » To ten virgins
Lamps » Used for lighting » Marriage processions
Marriage » Figurative » Parables from
Marriage » The bridegroom » Returned with the bride to his house at night
Parables » Parables of Christ » Ten virgins
Similitudes » The church compared to » Of the kingdom of heaven
Spiritual » Eternal the growth of » Kingdom of heaven
Virgin » Parable of the wise and foolish
Woman » Illustrative » (wise,) of saints
Woman » Illustrative » (foolish,) of mere professors
Topics
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hostis
References
Word Count of 37 Translations in Matthew 25:1
Verse Info
Context Readings
The Parable Of The Ten Virgins
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Phrases
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Cross References
Matthew 13:24
He told another illustration, saying: The kingdom of heaven is like a man that sowed good seed in his field.
Matthew 22:2
The kingdom of heaven is like a king who gave a wedding feast for his son.
Revelation 19:7
Let us be glad, rejoice, and give honor to him: for the marriage of the Lamb has come, and his wife made herself ready.
Revelation 21:2
Then I, John, saw the holy city, New Jerusalem, coming down from God out of heaven, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband.
Matthew 9:15
Jesus replied: Should the wedding guests mourn and also celebrate with the groom? The days will come when the bridegroom will be taken away from them. Then they will fast.
Luke 12:35-36
Gird your loins (strengthen yourselves) and light your lamps.
John 3:29
He that has the bride is the bridegroom. The friend of the bridegroom stands and listens to him. He rejoices greatly because he hears the bridegroom's voice. This fills me with joy.
Revelation 21:9
One of the seven angels came to me. He had the seven bowls full of the seven last plagues. He said: Come here, I will show you the bride, the Lamb's wife.
Psalm 45:9-11
Kings' daughters are among your noble ladies. At Your right hand stands the queen in gold from Ophir.
Psalm 45:14
She will be led to the King in embroidered work. The virgins, her companions who follow her, will be brought to you.
Song of Songs 1:3
Your good ointment has a pleasing aroma. Your name is like pure ointment. Therefore the maidens do love you.
Song of Songs 5:8
I charge you, O daughters of Jerusalem, if you find my beloved, that you tell him, that I am lovesick.
Song of Songs 5:16-1
His mouth is very sweet: yes, he is altogether handsome. This is my beloved, and this is my friend, O daughters of Jerusalem.
Song of Songs 6:8-9
There are sixty queens, and eighty concubines, and virgins without number.
Isaiah 54:5
For your Maker is your husband. Jehovah of Hosts is his name! The Holy One of Israel is your Redeemer. He is called the God of all the earth.
Isaiah 62:4-5
You will no longer be called Deserted, and your land will no longer be called Destroyed. You will be named My Delight. Your land will be named Married (owned as a wife). Jehovah is delighted with you, and your land will be married.
Daniel 2:44
In the days of those kings the God of heaven will set up a kingdom that will never be destroyed. Its sovereignty will not be entrusted to another people. It will break in pieces and consume all these kingdoms and it will stand forever!
Matthew 3:2
Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near.
Matthew 5:16
Likewise, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven.
Matthew 13:31
In another illustration Jesus said: The kingdom of heaven is like a grain of mustard seed, which a man sowed in his field.
Matthew 13:38
The field is the world (the society of mankind). The good seed are the sons of the kingdom. The weeds are the sons of the evil one.
Matthew 13:44-45
The kingdom of heaven is like a treasure hidden in a field. A man found the treasure and hid it again in the field. He is so filled with joy he sells everything he owns and buys the field.
Matthew 13:47
The kingdom of heaven is like a net cast into the sea. It gathered fish of every kind.
Matthew 20:1
The kingdom of heaven is like the master of a house, who went out early in the morning to hire workers for his vineyard.
Matthew 24:42-51
Be alert, for you do not know what day the Lord will come.
Mark 2:19-20
Jesus replied: Will the friends of a newly married man practice fasting while he is with them? As long as they have him with them they will not go without food.
Luke 5:34-35
Jesus replied: Could you make the sons of the bride-chamber fast while the bridegroom is with them?
Luke 21:34-36
Be awake so your hearts are not weighed down. Do not allow the weight of worldly involvement, drunkenness, and cares of this life be a snare when that day suddenly comes.
Acts 20:8
There were many lights in the upper chamber where we gathered.
1 Corinthians 11:2
Now I praise you, brothers, because you remember me in all things, and carefully follow the teachings (precepts) (doctrine) just as I delivered them to you.
2 Corinthians 11:2
For I am zealous over you with a godly fervor (ardor) (zeal)! For I promised you to one husband, that I might present you as a pure virgin to Christ.
Ephesians 5:25-33
Husbands love your wives, even as Christ also loved the congregation and gave himself up for it.
Philippians 2:15-16
That way you may become blameless and harmless, children of God without blemish in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation. You are seen as lights in the world.
2 Timothy 4:8
The crown of righteousness is laid up for me. The Lord, the righteous judge, will give it to me at that day; and not to me only, but also to all those who have loved his appearing (manifestation).
Titus 2:13
Look for the blessed hope and appearance of the glory of the great God. And look for our Savior, Jesus Christ.
2 Peter 1:13-15
I think it right, as long as I am in this body, to stir you up by reminding you.
2 Peter 3:12-13
Look for and earnestly desire the coming presence of the Day of Jehovah. (Zephaniah 1:14) The heavens being on fire will be dissolved (destroyed), and the elements will melt with intense heat!
Revelation 4:5
Lightnings and thunders and voices came from the throne. There were seven lamps of fire burning before the throne. These are the seven Spirits of God.
Revelation 14:4
These are they who were not defiled with women. They are virgins. These are they who follow the Lamb wherever he goes. These were redeemed (bought) from among mankind. They are the first fruits to God and to the Lamb.