Figure of Christians as Virgins
Benj. Keach. Matthew 25:1-13 Then shall the kingdom of heaven be likened to ten virgins, which took their lamps, and went forth to meet the bridegroom.… Apply to both the male and female sex. 1. They are chaste and not defiled. 2. They are commonly the younger sort, and are of yielding or complying temper. 3. They are often (perhaps) tempted, but they yield not. 4. They are often espoused. 5. They delight to be clean and neatly dressed. 6. Virgins espoused have cordial affection, or dear love, to their bridegroom. 7. They love and delight in the company of each other. (Benj. Keach.) Parallel Verses KJV: Then shall the kingdom of heaven be likened unto ten virgins, which took their lamps, and went forth to meet the bridegroom. WEB: "Then the Kingdom of Heaven will be like ten virgins, who took their lamps, and went out to meet the bridegroom.