Matthew 25

KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 25 of 28

1 Then the kingdom of Heaven shall be compared to ten virgins who taking their lamps, went out to a meeting of the bridegroom.

2 And five of them were prudent ones and five foolish ones.

3 The ones who were foolish ones having taking their lamps did not take oil with them.

4 But the prudent ones took oil in their vessels with their lamps.

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Chapter Summary

1 The parable of the ten virgins, 14 and of the talents. 31 Also the description of the last judgment.

Key Greek Words

⸀ἔκρυψεν hide (self), keep, secret, secret(-ly) G2928
παρέδωκεν betray, bring forth, cast G3860
μὲν even, indeed, so, some, truly, verily G3303
ἕν a(-n, -ny, certain) G1520
⸀γῆν country, earth(-ly), ground G1093

People & Context

Parables of Final Judgment

Jesus stresses watchfulness using the parables of the ten virgins and the talents, culminating in the separation of the sheep and the goats.

Timeline

Parables of Final Judgment

Jesus stresses watchfulness using the parables of the ten virgins and the talents, culminating in the separation of the sheep and the goats.

Matthew 25:1-46

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