5 Lessons from the Parable of the 10 Virgins
Clarence L. Haynes Jr.
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"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.
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Five of them were foolish and five were wise.
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For the foolish, when they took their torches, did not provide themselves with oil;
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but the wise, besides their torches, took oil in their flasks.
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The bridegroom was a long time in coming, so that meanwhile they all became drowsy and fell asleep.
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But at midnight there is a loud cry, "`The bridegroom! Go out and meet him!'
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"Then all those bridesmaids roused themselves and trimmed their torches.
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"`Give us some of your oil,' said the foolish ones to the wise, `for our torches are going out.'
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"`But perhaps,' replied the wise, `there will not be enough for all of us. Go to the shops rather, and buy some for yourselves.'
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"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.
Matthew 25:1-10 Study Resources
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