Matthew 25:1-3
New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised
The Parable of the Ten Bridesmaids
25 ‘Then the kingdom of heaven will be like this. Ten bridesmaids[a] took their lamps and went to meet the bridegroom.[b] 2 Five of them were foolish, and five were wise. 3 When the foolish took their lamps, they took no oil with them;
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- Matthew 25:1 Gk virgins
- Matthew 25:1 Other ancient authorities add and the bride
Matthew 25:1-3
New International Version
The Parable of the Ten Virgins
25 “At that time the kingdom of heaven will be like(A) ten virgins who took their lamps(B) and went out to meet the bridegroom.(C) 2 Five of them were foolish and five were wise.(D) 3 The foolish ones took their lamps but did not take any oil with them.
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