Matthew 25 | Parables of Jesus: The Parable of the Ten Virgins | The Bible

Jesus gives the parables of the ten virgins.

Matthew 25:1–13

1 Then shall the kingdom of heaven be likened unto ten virgins, which took their lamps, and went forth to meet the bridegroom.
2 And five of them were wise, and five were foolish.
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.
5 While the bridegroom tarried, they all slumbered and slept.
6 And at midnight there was a cry made, Behold, the bridegroom cometh; go ye out to meet him.
7 Then all those virgins arose, and trimmed their lamps.
8 And the foolish said unto the wise, Give us of your oil; for our lamps are gone out.
9 But the wise answered, saying, Not so; lest there be not enough for us and you: but go ye rather to them that sell, and buy for yourselves.
10 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.
11 Afterward came also the other virgins, saying, Lord, Lord, open to us.
12 But he answered and said, Verily I say unto you, I know you not.
13 Watch therefore, for ye know neither the day nor the hour wherein the Son of man cometh.

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[kevonkelly]

No one know the day nor the hour when the Son of Man shall come.

[ralphperez]

Imagine being taught by Jesus himself. ❤️❤️

[KellyMillerldspoetry]

What are we without light?
Foolish and afraid
Prepare well for the night
We're to shine with faith

[LD]

The parables of Jesus are very deep in it's meaning but can be understandable even for a child.
Jesus: The greatest teacher ever since He is God Himself. 🙏🙏🙏

[paperbullet]

Better than worrying when the Savior will come is preparing for it.

[robertsinclair]

Oil in their lamps- knowledge of all the things that Jesus Christ has said to do and to be like and to know and to do those things he said to do and to be those ways he said to be like and to know those things he said to know. That he might say unto you well done enter ye into my kingdom.

[brianrudolph]

I brooded and prayed over this parable for many years. Here is what I believe the Lord showed me concerning it:
First, note that they were all virgins. Indicating that they were all made pure by Christ and thus all believers. Also, note that they all had oil in their lamps (spirits), except that the wise had oil in their vessels (souls) but the foolish did not. (Oil is symbolic of the Holy Spirit).
So, when we receive Christ, He comes into our Spirits, but it is our yielding to Him that allows Him to work into our Soul life.
The wise virgins prepared themselves for the coming of the bridegroom, meaning that they followed Him and kept His word and had an intimate relationship with Him in their prayer life and service toward Him, whereas the foolish were careless and obviously did not draw near to Him as indicated by their not having oil in their vessels.
And so, when the bridegroom came, they all heard the announcement of his coming and went out into the night to meet Him with their lamps to give them light along the way. However, it seems that the journey is somewhat long and the foolish virgins did not have oil in their vessels to keep their lamps burning and were unable to complete the journey and therefore were left behind.
Now, here is where a lot of controversy and various interpretations come in with various Christians. As we read further, Jesus says of the foolish that were left behind, that they came knocking at heavens door (in prayer) beckoning to be left in, yet the Lord says, go away, for I never knew you.
When we look at the meaning of 'know' in the Hebrew, it means to have an intimate relationship with another, much like as a man knows a woman intimately. So it is made clear here, that although they were believers from the beginning, they did not follow the Lord and draw near to Him and and have a personal relationship with Him and therefore He did not know them.
So, then it says that they were cast into outer darkness, where there was weeping and grinding of teeth (regret). Some Christians believe that this "outer darkness" is the Tribulation of which they must go through as a chastening by the Lord and although they were not wed to the bridegroom, nevertheless they are still saved in the end. They point to the fact that Jesus said He would never leave you nor forsake you if you are saved.
And we know that they were indeed saved and were believers, as they had the Holy Spirit (oil in their lamps). Other Christians will say that out of their carelessness, they lost their salvation. And so this opens a can of worms as to whether or not a believer can lose their salvation.
Well, I suppose that we will never really know what happens to those that are left behind. We can only hope that the Lord is merciful.

[platyrrhine]

O taste and see that the LORD is good: Blessed is the man that trusteth in him.
Psalm 34:8 KJV
❤️🙏🏻🕊️

[banana-dzed]

Help me Lord to be prepared for the day of Your arrival and to become who You want me to become. Praise the Lord! I love You God! In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen!❤️🙏🏻

[adrianhowitt]

God is almighty all powerful and must serve him

[jawjww]

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[gwynethsumbiling]

im so excited to see Jesus christ for his second return I don't care for what things happen saying in the book of revelation and i will be ready for that

[patriciawillis]

Oil signifies the anointing or empowerment of Holy Spirit for one's life and ministry to others. We must be filled with Him even when we get tired and fall asleep; should we die while waiting for Christ's return. Then, when the shout comes that He is ready and coming we will have enough power/oil to get up, go in and sup with Jesus Christ and others who were "wise."

[bemibeimnetlakew]

John 3:16 He is our everlasting life. We wait believed Christ.

[predestinated]

Lord may I be constantly reminded to keep my lamp full of oil🙏

[patrickjohnson]

I love you Jesus Christ 😇😇😇😇😇😇😇😇😇😇😇😇😇😇😇😇😇😇😇😇

[KennethRothey]

I fear for myself for I know my heart and tremble knowing that my asking when He will come is just my way of procrastinating.

[donnatoland]

I REPENT LORD JESUS FORGIVE ME OF MY SINS PLEA THE BLOOD OF JESUS WASH ME IN THE BLOOD OF THE LAMB🙏🙏🙏

[kathyaumont]

This parable is so clear to me as a convert into the true church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Where nothing is for sale and everything is true.

[ShannonAllAround]

 2 years ago, our girls camp theme was "Got Oil?" :D I love this parable. It holds a special place in my heart.