Matthew 25:1
The Scripture
(1) Then shall the kingdom of heaven be likened unto ten virgins, which took their lamps, and went forth to meet the bridegroom.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
The chapter records Jesus’ final teaching on the kingdom of heaven, warning that the righteous will inherit the earth while the wicked will face judgment. He explains that the Son of Man will come in glory to separate the sheep from the goats. This passage stresses faithfulness, love, and readiness for the final judgment.
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