The Wise and Foolish Virgins
Matthew 25:1-13
Then shall the kingdom of heaven be likened to ten virgins, which took their lamps, and went forth to meet the bridegroom.…


I. There was A COMMON LIKENESS and resemblance between the wise and foolish virgins, that continued for a considerable time; so THAT THE REAL DIFFERENCES WERE NOT DETECTED TILL THE APPROACH OF THE BRIDEGROOM.

II. THAT THERE WAS A MOST IMPORTANT AND SERIOUS DISTINCTION. "Five of them were wise and five were foolish." Their wisdom was shown in making a proper preparation for the future.

III. THE DELAY IN THE FINAL APPEARANCE OF THE BRIDEGROOM.

IV. BUT THOUGH HE TARRIED LONG, HE CAME AT LAST.

1. At midnight.

2. With a cry.

V. THE CASE OF THE WISE AND FOOLISH VIRGINS WHEN THE BRIDEGROOM CAME.

VI. THE FINAL RESULT.

(R. Watson)



Parallel Verses
KJV: Then shall the kingdom of heaven be likened unto ten virgins, which took their lamps, and went forth to meet the bridegroom.

WEB: "Then the Kingdom of Heaven will be like ten virgins, who took their lamps, and went out to meet the bridegroom.




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