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Matthew 25:10

What does Matthew 25:10 mean?

A plain-English look at Matthew 25:10 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

What Matthew 25:10 means

While the foolish virgins were away attempting to buy oil, the bridegroom arrived. Those who were ready—the wise virgins with their burning lamps—were able to enter the marriage feast with him, and then the door was shut. This event underscores the irreversibility and finality of opportunities upon Christ's return. The shut door represents the definitive end of the time for preparation and a permanent separation for those found unprepared, signifying the eternal consequences of genuine spiritual readiness versus superficial profession.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

And while they went away to buy, the bridegroom came; and they that were ready went in with him to the marriage feast: and the door was shut.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

And while they went to buy, the bridegroom came; and they that were ready went in with him to the marriage: and the door was shut.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

And while they went away to buy, the bridegroom came; and they that were ready went in with him to the marriage feast: and the door was shut.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

And while they went to get oil, the master came; and those who were ready went in with him to the feast: and the door was shut.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

`And while they are going away to buy, the bridegroom came, and those ready went in with him to the marriage-feasts, and the door was shut;

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

Now whilst they went to buy the bridegroom came: and they that were ready went in with him to the marriage. And the door was shut.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

But as they went away to buy, the bridegroom came, and the [ones that were] ready went in with him to the wedding feast, and the door was shut.

Context

This verse describes the pivotal moment in the parable, directly following the foolish virgins' departure to buy oil. It marks the bridegroom's arrival and the entry of the wise virgins into the feast. The crucial action here is the shutting of the door, which immediately sets the stage for the exclusion of the foolish virgins and establishes the theme of final judgment and missed opportunity that will unfold in the subsequent verses.

v.9But the wise answered, saying, Peradventure there will not be enough for us and you: go ye rather to them that sell, and buy for yourselves.

v.10This passage

v.11Afterward came also the other virgins, saying, Lord, Lord, open to us.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Psalms 95:11

    Wherefore I sware in my wrath, That they should not enter into my rest.

  • Matthew 25:6

    But at midnight there is a cry, Behold, the bridegroom! Come ye forth to meet him.

  • Matthew 25:20

    And he that received the five talents came and brought other five talents, saying, Lord, thou deliveredst unto me five talents: lo, I have gained other five talents.

  • Matthew 24:44

    Therefore be ye also ready; for in an hour that ye think not the Son of man cometh.

  • 2 Timothy 4:8

    henceforth there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give to me at that day; and not to me only, but also to all them that have loved his appearing.

  • Genesis 7:16

    And they that went in, went in male and female of all flesh, as God commanded him: and Jehovah shut him in.

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