Parable Of The 10 Virgins Explained | Matthew 25: 1-13 Explained and Its Meaning

Today we talk about The parable of the 10 virgins and what Jesus explained. The parable of the 10 virgins is also called the parable of the 10 bridesmaids and found in Matthew 25: 1-13. In the parable of the 10 virgins jesus is explaining what His return, the second coming, will be like. In the parable of the 10 virgins Jesus explained and warned that we do not know when Jesus will return, and therefore we must be ready.

In the parable of the 10 virgins found in Matthew 25: 1-13 we have 10 virgins who are waiting for the bridegroom, representing Jesus, and only some of them are prepared with enough oil to wait through the night. As the evening grows longer 5 of them run out of oil and have to go off to find more. While they are gone the bridegroom returns and the doors to the wedding are locked. The 5 who ran out of oil are not allowed in after the doors had been shut. Just like in this parable, we must not wait until the last moment to live our lives the way Jesus showed us and to live our lives with Him at the forefront.

Matthew 25: 1-13
New Living Translation (NLT)
The Parable of the Ten Virgins (The Parable of The 10 Bridesmaids)

25 “Then the Kingdom of Heaven will be like ten bridesmaids[a] who took their lamps and went to meet the bridegroom. 2 Five of them were foolish, and five were wise. 3 The five who were foolish didn’t take enough olive oil for their lamps, 4 but the other five were wise enough to take along extra oil. 5 When the bridegroom was delayed, they all became drowsy and fell asleep.

6 “At midnight they were roused by the shout, ‘Look, the bridegroom is coming! Come out and meet him!’

7 “All the bridesmaids got up and prepared their lamps. 8 Then the five foolish ones asked the others, ‘Please give us some of your oil because our lamps are going out.’

9 “But the others replied, ‘We don’t have enough for all of us. Go to a shop and buy some for yourselves.’

10 “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. 11 Later, when the other five bridesmaids returned, they stood outside, calling, ‘Lord! Lord! Open the door for us!’

12 “But he called back, ‘Believe me, I don’t know you!’

13 “So you, too, must keep watch! For you do not know the day or hour of my return.

[evelynsmith]

I happen to come across you this is what my Sunday school lesson is going to be about for my children you really help me to explain it to them too they are Younger yes and we should strive to get closer to Jesus🙌🏻❤️

[Forgivenmuchlovingmuch]

Wow! So practical! I have worried to no end about what this parable means and keep thinking there’s something I have to do, but salvation is of the Lord! Now I see that as I am daily in His Word and asking for His help to navigate throughout this life and share with others that this is being wise and being ready. The last part also got me too! Yes! May I forgive others their trespassed against me as He has forgive mine! ❤ Thank you! I will be subscribing and sharing!

[stevejeffries]

This is not referring to the Christian Church. It is to the churches during the great tribulation. Having enough of the Holy Spirit is not scriptural. The Holy Spirit is enough and will seal you unto the day of redemption. The 5 foolish virgins had to go buy oil which would require them to take the mark of the beast in order to buy or sell.

[azeezmicheal]

I pray that Jesus help us till the end Amen

[BiblestudywithMelissa]

Yes be ready and do what we can because GOD never promises us another day and He is coming soon.

[Peaka]

I fear that most of the Christian community has this parable in the wrong dispensation. Why do most believe this pertains to the rapture when in context of this book it is clearly speaking of His second coming which is at the end of the tribulation. The church is the bride of Christ not the bridesmaids. Why isn’t the bride mentioned? Because we are already with Him. This parable speaks of the tribulation saints. When read in context it makes more sense.

[emerguschrist]

Pastor Stan, this a very good message about the ten virgins parable. I was thinking right before watching the video that the Lord Jesus probably didn't just mean His second coming only, but possibly our death. Thank you and I subscribed and rang that bell!

[sonicmax]

thousands of Christians stand tall and firm a look god straight in the face and say im going up with jesus on that day but when the time comes they will say why did he not pick us up maby he will come later for us but that time will never come

[breadoflife]

It's the Bride and the Groom that comes.
Mat 25:1 "Then the Kingdom of Heaven will be compared to ten virgins; the same took their lamps and went to meet the groom and the bride.

[ttc_juzzyy]

I would get closer to christ and change all of my ways to reach the lord and let him live through me

[LadyAvN]

Whew...that test on your life 🙌🏾 we don't know the day or the hour

[Ariados_Segura]

Those who humble themselves will be exalted and those who exalt themselves will be humbled

[brianabattle]

1) I would forgive my parents, family and freely give them love and forgiveness.
2) I would diligently work on the idea God has planted in mind for years now.
3) I would dedicate my time serving, praying, and diligently reading the word!
4) I would call Danny and tell him I love him.

[FloridaBikeVlogger]

I am not part of this faith but lately I the explaining of most of these, it's interesting

[danielbu]

There is no room for laziness in following Jesus I've been learning which is not to say that we don't take proper bodily rest when we need it.

I'll have to review, but I'm pretty sure this teaching was to the disciples, not the crowds, so this would not be a message about coming to trust in Jesus, but just like the (two?) other parables beside it, it was about not being slack or lazy in serving Jesus.

I've been asking God for clarification on why Jesus said, "I NEVER knew you" (just like in the similar verses in Matthew about not every one saying "Lord, Lord" would enter the Kingdom of Heaven). So I've been asking Jesus "How do I truly KNOW you?" and I believe it is about walking as Jesus walked. The NT talks about the fellowship of his suffering in being persecuted like Jesus. I think the other half is being led by the Spirit as Jesus "did only what he saw his father doing". I feel a closeness to Jesus when I'm stepping out in faith and when I get ridiculed for believing the Word of God.

So KNOW Jesus and be ACTIVE in stepping out in trusting faithfulness to his commands by which we know we love him. As John said, if we say we have fellowship with Jesus, but do not obey his commands, we are LIARS and the truth is not in us.

[thewitness]

1 Thessalonians 5:1-5
[1]But of the times and the seasons, brethren, ye have no need that I write unto you.
[2]For yourselves know perfectly that the day of the Lord so cometh as a thief in the night.
[3]For when they shall say, Peace and safety; then sudden destruction cometh upon them, as travail upon a woman with child; and they shall not escape.
[4]But ye, brethren, are not in darkness, that that day should overtake you as a thief.
[5]Ye are all the children of light, and the children of the day: we are not of the night, nor of darkness.

[thanks]

So the Bible says because the groom was delayed they all fell asleep. Does that mean that at this point in time we're All asleep?

[josedopwell]

Thanks once again, pastor Stan, for concise, well-supported biblical interpretation. We need more just plain T-R-U-T-H with all of the deception that's not only in the world, but the church today. This parable reminds me of 2 Corinthians 13:5 (ESV): "EXAMINE YOURSELVES, to see whether you are in the faith. TEST YOURSELVES. Or do you not realize this about yourselves, that Jesus Christ is in you -- UNLESS INDEED YOU FAIL TO MEET THE TEST!" Better to fail the practice exams while we can still do something about it, than to fail The Final the Chief Shepherd gives. It's PASS/FAIL with no makeup exam.

[Ariados_Segura]

There can be no other reason given they have no excuse when Truth has been available.. ample time we gave for you to humble yourselves

[medicchrist]

I would argue this passage is referring to believing the gospel and not your performance. How many good works have you done? How often have you read your Bible? How many prayers have you said? Have you watched movies in your life? That isn't the basis of salvation. If it was the basis, salvation would NOT be a gift. It would be earned.

I don't believe Jesus is saying here - "Have you done enough to make sure you have saved yourself?" That is contrary to the entire Biblical account and makes a mockery of the cross and the finished work of Christ. If He isn't the one doing the saving, then what is any of this about Him being Savior about? Is "Savior" just a flattering word we give Him out of respect, but we don't really mean? Or is He actually the one doing the saving?

That's a question for us all to ask.