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.… 1. The thing compared — the "kingdom of heaven." II. The comparison itself — "likened to ten virgins." Who are described (1) by their quality or state; (2) by their number — ten (3) by their rank or distribution — five wise, five foolish; (4) by their work or employment — they went forth to meet the bridegroom; (5) by their preparation for that work — they took their hand-lamps. (T. Manton.) 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. |
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