Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version “Later the others also came. ‘Lord, Lord,’ they said, ‘open the door for us!’ New Living Translation Later, when the other five bridesmaids returned, they stood outside, calling, ‘Lord! Lord! Open the door for us!’ English Standard Version Afterward the other virgins came also, saying, ‘Lord, lord, open to us.’ Berean Standard Bible Later the other virgins arrived and said, ‘Lord, lord, open the door for us!’ Berean Literal Bible And afterward, the other virgins come also, saying, 'Lord, Lord, open to us!' King James Bible Afterward came also the other virgins, saying, Lord, Lord, open to us. New King James Version “Afterward the other virgins came also, saying, ‘Lord, Lord, open to us!’ New American Standard Bible Yet later, the other virgins also came, saying, ‘Lord, lord, open up for us.’ NASB 1995 “Later the other virgins also came, saying, ‘Lord, lord, open up for us.’ NASB 1977 “And later the other virgins also came, saying, ‘Lord, lord, open up for us.’ Legacy Standard Bible And later the other virgins also came, saying, ‘Lord, lord, open up for us.’ Amplified Bible Later the others also came, and said, ‘Lord, Lord, open [the door] for us.’ Christian Standard Bible Later the rest of the virgins also came and said, ‘Master, master, open up for us! ’ Holman Christian Standard Bible “Later the rest of the virgins also came and said, Master, master, open up for us!’ American Standard Version Afterward came also the other virgins, saying, Lord, Lord, open to us. Contemporary English Version Later the others returned and shouted, "Sir, sir! Open the door for us!" English Revised Version Afterward come also the other virgins, saying, Lord, Lord, open to us. GOD'S WORD® Translation "Later the other bridesmaids arrived and said, 'Sir, sir, open the door for us!' Good News Translation "Later the others arrived. 'Sir, sir! Let us in!' they cried out. International Standard Version Later, the other bridesmaids arrived and said, 'Lord, lord, open up for us!' Majority Standard Bible Later the other virgins arrived and said, ?Lord, lord, open the door for us!? NET Bible Later, the other virgins came too, saying, 'Lord, lord! Let us in!' New Heart English Bible Afterward the other virgins also came, saying, 'Lord, Lord, open to us.' Webster's Bible Translation Afterward came also the other virgins, saying, Lord, Lord, open to us. Weymouth New Testament "Afterwards the other bridesmaids came and cried, "'Sir, Sir, open the door to us.' World English Bible Afterward the other virgins also came, saying, ‘Lord, Lord, open to us.’ Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand afterward come also the rest of the virgins, saying, Lord, lord, open to us; Berean Literal Bible And afterward, the other virgins come also, saying, 'Lord, Lord, open to us!' Young's Literal Translation and afterwards come also do the rest of the virgins, saying, Sir, sir, open to us; Smith's Literal Translation And afterwards came also the rest of the virgins, saying, Lord, Lord, open to us. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleBut at last come also the other virgins, saying: Lord, Lord, open to us. Catholic Public Domain Version Yet truly, at the very end, the remaining virgins also arrived, saying, ‘Lord, Lord, open to us.’ New American Bible Afterwards the other virgins came and said, ‘Lord, Lord, open the door for us!’ New Revised Standard Version Later the other bridesmaids came also, saying, ‘Lord, lord, open to us.’ Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAfterward the other virgins also came and said, Our lord, our lord, open to us. Aramaic Bible in Plain English But afterward, those other virgins came and they were saying, “Our Lord, Our Lord, open to us.” NT Translations Anderson New TestamentAfterward the other virgins also came, and said: Lord! Lord! open for us. Godbey New Testament Haweis New Testament Then came afterwards the other virgins, saying, Lord, Lord, open unto us. Mace New Testament afterwards came the other virgins likewise, and cry'd, Weymouth New Testament "Afterwards the other bridesmaids came and cried, "'Sir, Sir, open the door to us.' Worrell New Testament Worsley New Testament Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Parable of the Ten Virgins…10But while they were on their way to buy it, the bridegroom arrived. Those who were ready went in with him to the wedding banquet, and the door was shut. 11Later the other virgins arrived and said, ‘Lord, lord, open the door for us!’ 12But he replied, ‘Truly I tell you, I do not know you.’… Cross References Luke 13:25 After the master of the house gets up and shuts the door, you will stand outside knocking and saying, ‘Lord, open the door for us.’ But he will reply, ‘I do not know where you are from.’ Matthew 7:21-23 Not everyone who says to Me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only he who does the will of My Father in heaven. / Many will say to Me on that day, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in Your name, and in Your name drive out demons and perform many miracles?’ / Then I will tell them plainly, ‘I never knew you; depart from Me, you workers of lawlessness!’ Revelation 3:20 Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in and dine with him, and he with Me. Luke 6:46 Why do you call Me ‘Lord, Lord,’ but do not do what I say? Matthew 24:50-51 The master of that servant will come on a day he does not expect and at an hour he does not anticipate. / Then he will cut him to pieces and assign him a place with the hypocrites, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth. Luke 12:35-40 Be dressed for service and keep your lamps burning. / Then you will be like servants waiting for their master to return from the wedding banquet, so that when he comes and knocks, they can open the door for him at once. / Blessed are those servants whom the master finds on watch when he returns. Truly I tell you, he will dress himself to serve and will have them recline at the table, and he himself will come and wait on them. ... 1 Thessalonians 5:2-3 For you are fully aware that the Day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night. / While people are saying, “Peace and security,” destruction will come upon them suddenly, like labor pains on a pregnant woman, and they will not escape. 2 Peter 3:10 But the Day of the Lord will come like a thief. The heavens will disappear with a roar, the elements will be destroyed by fire, and the earth and its works will be laid bare. Isaiah 55:6 Seek the LORD while He may be found; call on Him while He is near. Proverbs 1:28-29 Then they will call on me, but I will not answer; they will earnestly seek me, but will not find me. / For they hated knowledge and chose not to fear the LORD. Amos 8:11-12 Behold, the days are coming, declares the Lord GOD, when I will send a famine on the land—not a famine of bread or a thirst for water, but a famine of hearing the words of the LORD. / People will stagger from sea to sea and roam from north to east, seeking the word of the LORD, but they will not find it. Jeremiah 8:20 “The harvest has passed, the summer has ended, but we have not been saved.” Hosea 5:6 They go with their flocks and herds to seek the LORD, but they do not find Him; He has withdrawn Himself from them. Zechariah 7:13 And just as I had called and they would not listen, so when they called I would not listen, says the LORD of Hosts. Genesis 6:3 So the LORD said, “My Spirit will not contend with man forever, for he is mortal; his days shall be 120 years.” Treasury of Scripture Afterward came also the other virgins, saying, Lord, Lord, open to us. saying. Matthew 7:21-23 Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven… Hebrews 12:16,17 Lest there be any fornicator, or profane person, as Esau, who for one morsel of meat sold his birthright… Jump to Previous Afterward Afterwards Bridesmaids Cried Door Later Maidens Open Others Rest Sir VirginsJump to Next Afterward Afterwards Bridesmaids Cried Door Later Maidens Open Others Rest Sir VirginsMatthew 25 1. The parable of the ten virgins,14. and of the talents. 31. Also the description of the last judgment. Later the other virgins arrived This phrase refers to the parable of the ten virgins, which is part of Jesus' Olivet Discourse. The "other virgins" are the five foolish virgins who were unprepared for the bridegroom's arrival. In the cultural context of first-century Jewish weddings, the bridegroom's arrival was a significant event, often occurring at night. The virgins' role was to meet the bridegroom with lamps, symbolizing readiness and anticipation. The delay in their arrival highlights the importance of vigilance and preparedness in the Christian life, as the timing of Christ's return is unknown. and said, ‘Lord, lord, open the door for us!’ Persons / Places / Events 1. The VirginsIn the parable of the ten virgins, they represent believers awaiting the return of Christ. The "other virgins" in this verse are the foolish ones who were unprepared. 2. The Bridegroom Symbolizes Jesus Christ, whose return is anticipated by the Church. His arrival signifies the end of the waiting period and the beginning of the wedding feast. 3. The Door Represents the entrance to the wedding feast, symbolizing the Kingdom of Heaven. Once closed, it signifies the finality of judgment and the separation between the prepared and unprepared. 4. The Wedding Feast A metaphor for the eternal joy and fellowship with Christ in His Kingdom. It is a common biblical image for the consummation of God's promises. 5. The Setting The parable takes place in a Jewish wedding context, which was familiar to Jesus' audience, emphasizing readiness and vigilance. Teaching Points Be Spiritually PreparedJust as the wise virgins were ready with their lamps, believers must be spiritually prepared for Christ's return by living a life of faith and obedience. The Urgency of Readiness The parable emphasizes the suddenness of Christ's return. We must live each day as if it could be the day of His coming. The Consequences of Unpreparedness The closed door signifies missed opportunities and the finality of judgment. It is a sobering reminder to take our spiritual lives seriously. Genuine Relationship with Christ Mere association with the Church or verbal acknowledgment of Christ is insufficient. A genuine relationship with Him is essential. The Importance of Vigilance Like the wise virgins, we must remain vigilant and watchful, keeping our faith active and our hearts ready for Christ's return.Verse 11. - Lord, Lord, open to us. They apply to the bridegroom himself as now taking the direction of affairs. So when Christ the spiritual Bridegroom comes, he rules over all. Here, as elsewhere in the parable, the great spiritual reality shines through the earthly delineation. Whether the five foolish ones obtained oil or not at this late hour matters nothing; they were too late to do that which they had to do, too late to join in the bridal procession, and thus procure admission to the festival. Their piteous cry is not answered as they hoped. It is too late to ask for mercy when it is the time of vengeance. In this present state of grace we have the comforting injunction, "Knock, and it shall be opened unto you;" in the day of retribution the door is shut, and no knocking will unclose its barred portal. True it is that "not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven, but he that doeth the will of my Father." Parallel Commentaries ... Greek LaterὝστερον (Hysteron) Adverb Strong's 5305: Lastly, afterward, later. Neuter of husteros as adverb; more lately, i.e. Eventually. vvv, δὲ (de) Conjunction Strong's 1161: A primary particle; but, and, etc. the αἱ (hai) Article - Nominative Feminine Plural Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. other λοιπαὶ (loipai) Adjective - Nominative Feminine Plural Strong's 3062: Left, left behind, the remainder, the rest, the others. Masculine plural of a derivative of leipo; remaining ones. virgins παρθένοι (parthenoi) Noun - Nominative Feminine Plural Strong's 3933: Of unknown origin; a maiden; by implication, an unmarried daughter. arrived ἔρχονται (erchontai) Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Plural Strong's 2064: To come, go. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. said, λέγουσαι (legousai) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Feminine Plural Strong's 3004: (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. ‘Lord, Κύριε (Kyrie) Noun - Vocative Masculine Singular Strong's 2962: Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master. Lord, κύριε (kyrie) Noun - Vocative Masculine Singular Strong's 2962: Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master. open [the door] ἄνοιξον (anoixon) Verb - Aorist Imperative Active - 2nd Person Singular Strong's 455: To open. From ana and oigo; to open up. for us!’ ἡμῖν (hēmin) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 1st Person Plural Strong's 1473: I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. Links Matthew 25:11 NIVMatthew 25:11 NLT Matthew 25:11 ESV Matthew 25:11 NASB Matthew 25:11 KJV Matthew 25:11 BibleApps.com Matthew 25:11 Biblia Paralela Matthew 25:11 Chinese Bible Matthew 25:11 French Bible Matthew 25:11 Catholic Bible NT Gospels: Matthew 25:11 Afterward the other virgins also came saying (Matt. Mat Mt) |
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