Matthew 25:1

God's Word

“When the end comes, the kingdom of heaven will be like ten bridesmaids. They took their oil lamps and went to meet the groom.

Cross References

Psalm 45:14

Wearing a colorful gown, she is brought to the king. Her bridesmaids follow her. They will be brought to you.

Song of Solomon 1:3

better than the fragrance of cologne. (Cologne should be named after you.) No wonder the young women love you!

Song of Solomon 5:16

His mouth is sweet in every way. Everything about him is desirable! This is my beloved, and this is my friend, young women of Jerusalem.

Song of Solomon 5:8

Young women of Jerusalem, swear to me that if you find my beloved you will tell him I am hopelessly lovesick.

Isaiah 54:5

Your husband is your maker. His name is the Lord of Armies. Your defender is the Holy One of Israel. He is called the God of the whole earth.

Daniel 2:44

“At the time of those kings, the God of heaven will establish a kingdom that will never be destroyed. No other people will be permitted to rule it. It will smash all the other kingdoms and put an end to them. But it will be established forever.

Matthew 13:24

Jesus used another illustration. He said, “The kingdom of heaven is like a man who planted good seed in his field.

Matthew 13:31

Jesus used another illustration. He said, “The kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed that someone planted in a field.

Matthew 13:38

The field is the world. The good seeds are those who belong to the kingdom. The weeds are those who belong to the evil one.

Matthew 13:47

“Also, the kingdom of heaven is like a net that was thrown into the sea. It gathered all kinds of fish.

Matthew 20:1

“The kingdom of heaven is like a landowner who went out at daybreak to hire workers for his vineyard.

Matthew 22:2

“The kingdom of heaven is like a king who planned a wedding for his son.

Matthew 25:7

Then all the bridesmaids woke up and got their lamps ready.

Matthew 3:2

“Turn to God and change the way you think and act, because the kingdom of heaven is near.”

Matthew 5:16

In the same way let your light shine in front of people. Then they will see the good that you do and praise your Father in heaven.

Matthew 9:15

Jesus replied, “Can wedding guests be sad while the groom is still with them? The time will come when the groom will be taken away from them. Then they will fast.

John 18:3

So Judas took a troop of soldiers and the guards from the chief priests and Pharisees and went to the garden. They were carrying lanterns, torches, and weapons.

John 3:29

“The groom is the person to whom the bride belongs. The best man, who stands and listens to him, is overjoyed when the groom speaks. This is the joy that I feel.

Acts 20:8

(Many lamps were lit in the upstairs room where we were meeting.)

1 Corinthians 11:2

I praise you for always thinking about me and for carefully following the traditions that I handed down to you.

2 Corinthians 11:2

I’m as protective of you as God is. After all, you’re a virgin whom I promised in marriage to one man—Christ.

2 Timothy 4:8

The prize that shows I have God’s approval is now waiting for me. The Lord, who is a fair judge, will give me that prize on that day. He will give it not only to me but also to everyone who is eagerly waiting for him to come again.

Titus 2:13

At the same time we can expect what we hope for—the appearance of the glory of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ.

Revelation 14:4

These 144,000 virgins are pure. They follow the lamb wherever he goes. They were bought from among humanity as the first ones offered to God and to the lamb.

Revelation 19:7

Let us rejoice, be happy, and give him glory because it’s time for the marriage of the lamb. His bride has made herself ready.

Revelation 21:2

Then I saw the holy city, New Jerusalem, coming down from God out of heaven, dressed like a bride ready for her husband.

Revelation 21:9

One of the seven angels who had the seven bowls full of the last seven plagues came to me and said, “Come! I will show you the bride, the wife of the lamb.”

Revelation 4:5

Lightning, noise, and thunder came from the throne. Seven flaming torches were burning in front of the throne. These are the seven spirits of God.

Revelation 8:10

When the third angel blew his trumpet, a huge star flaming like a torch fell from the sky. It fell on one-third of the rivers and on the springs.