Matthew 25:10

New International Reader's Version

“So they went to buy the oil. But while they were on their way, the groom arrived. The bridesmaids who were ready went in with him to the wedding dinner. Then the door was shut.

Cross References

Genesis 7:16

The animals going in were male and female of every living thing. Everything happened just as God had commanded Noah. Then the Lord shut him in.

Psalm 95:11

So when I was angry, I made a promise. I said, ‘They will never enjoy the rest I planned for them.’ ”

Matthew 24:42

“So keep watch. You do not know on what day your Lord will come.

Matthew 24:43

You must understand something. Suppose the owner of the house knew what time of night the robber was coming. Then he would have kept watch. He would not have let his house be broken into.

Matthew 24:44

So you also must be ready. The Son of Man will come at an hour when you don’t expect him.

Matthew 25:6

“At midnight someone cried out, ‘Here’s the groom! Come out to meet him!’

Matthew 7:21

“Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven. Only those who do what my Father in heaven wants will enter.

Luke 12:35

“Be dressed and ready to serve. Keep your lamps burning.

Luke 13:25

The owner of the house will get up and close the door. Then you will stand outside knocking and begging. You will say, ‘Sir, open the door for us.’ “But he will answer, ‘I don’t know you. And I don’t know where you come from.’

Colossians 1:12

We want you to give thanks with joy to the Father. He has made you fit to have what he will give to all his holy people. You will all receive a share in the kingdom of light.

2 Timothy 4:8

Now there is a crown waiting for me. It is given to those who are right with God. The Lord, who judges fairly, will give it to me on the day he returns. He will not give it only to me. He will also give it to all those who are longing for him to return.

1 Peter 1:13

So be watchful, and control yourselves completely. In this way, put your hope in the grace that lies ahead. This grace will be brought to you when Jesus Christ returns.

Revelation 1:7

“Look! He is coming with the clouds!” (Daniel 7:13) “Every eye will see him. Even those who pierced him will see him.” All the nations of the earth “will mourn because of him.” (Zechariah 12:10) This will really happen! Amen.

Revelation 19:7

Let us be joyful and glad! Let us give him glory! It is time for the Lamb’s wedding. His bride has made herself ready.

Revelation 22:20

Jesus is a witness about these things. He says, “Yes. I am coming soon.” Amen. Come, Lord Jesus!