Matthew 25:10

New Century Version

“So while the five foolish bridesmaids went to buy oil, the bridegroom came. The bridesmaids who were ready went in with the bridegroom to the wedding feast. Then the door was closed and locked.

Cross References

Genesis 7:16

One male and one female of every living thing came, just as God had commanded Noah. Then the Lord closed the door behind them.

Psalm 95:11

I was angry and made a promise, ‘They will never enter my rest.’ ”

Matthew 24:42

“So always be ready, because you don’t know the day your Lord will come.

Matthew 24:43

Remember this: If the owner of the house knew what time of night a thief was coming, the owner would watch and not let the thief break in.

Matthew 24:44

So you also must be ready, because the Son of Man will come at a time you don’t expect him.

Matthew 25:6

“At midnight someone cried out, ‘The bridegroom is coming! Come and meet him!’

Matthew 7:21

“Not all those who say ‘You are our Lord’ will enter the kingdom of heaven. The only people who will enter the kingdom of heaven are those who do what my Father in heaven wants.

Luke 12:35

“Be dressed, ready for service, and have your lamps shining.

Luke 13:25

When the owner of the house gets up and closes the door, you can stand outside and knock on the door and say, ‘Sir, open the door for us.’ But he will answer, ‘I don’t know you or where you come from.’

Colossians 1:12

And you will joyfully give thanks to the Father who has made you able to have a share in all that he has prepared for his people in the kingdom of light.

2 Timothy 4:8

Now, a crown is being held for me—a crown for being right with God. The Lord, the judge who judges rightly, will give the crown to me on that day—not only to me but to all those who have waited with love for him to come again.

1 Peter 1:13

So prepare your minds for service and have self-control. All your hope should be for the gift of grace that will be yours when Jesus Christ is shown to you.

Revelation 1:7

Look, Jesus is coming with the clouds, and everyone will see him, even those who stabbed him. And all peoples of the earth will cry loudly because of him. Yes, this will happen! Amen.

Revelation 19:7

Let us rejoice and be happy and give God glory, because the wedding of the Lamb has come, and the Lamb’s bride has made herself ready.

Revelation 22:20

Jesus, the One who says these things are true, says, “Yes, I am coming soon.” Amen. Come, Lord Jesus!