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Matthew 25:5-12 Parables of the Ten Virgins and the Talents

5 The bridegroom was a long time in coming, and they all became drowsy and fell asleep.

6 “At midnight the cry rang out: ‘Here’s the bridegroom! Come out to meet him!’

7 “Then all the virgins woke up and trimmed their lamps.

8 The foolish ones said to the wise, ‘Give us some of your oil; our lamps are going out.’

9 “‘No,’ they replied, ‘there may not be enough for both us and you. Instead, go to those who sell oil and buy some for yourselves.’

10 “But while they were on their way to buy the oil, the bridegroom arrived. The virgins who were ready went in with him to the wedding banquet. And the door was shut.

11 “Later the others also came. ‘Sir! Sir!’ they said. ‘Open the door for us!’

12 “But he replied, ‘I tell you the truth, I don’t know you.’

Cross References for Matthew 25:5-12

Ephesians 5:14 - for it is light that makes everything visible. This is why it is said: “Wake up, O sleeper, ris... Click to read the verse Ephesians 5:14 Click to read the verse Ephesians 5:14

Habakkuk 2:3 - For the revelation awaits an appointed time; it speaks of the end and will not prove false. Tho... Click to read the verse Habakkuk 2:3 Click to read the verse Habakkuk 2:3

Song of Songs 5:2 - Beloved I slept but my heart was awake. Listen! My lover is knocking: “Open to me, my sister, m... Click to read the verse Song of Songs 5:2 Click to read the verse Song of Songs 5:2

Matthew 25:19 - “After a long time the master of those servants returned and settled accounts with them. Click to read the verse Matthew 25:19 Click to read the verse Matthew 25:19

Hebrews 10:36-37 - You need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what he has ... Click to read the verse Hebrews 10:36-37 Click to read the verse Hebrews 10:36-37

Matthew 24:48 - But suppose that servant is wicked and says to himself, ‘My master is staying away a long time,’ Click to read the verse Matthew 24:48 Click to read the verse Matthew 24:48

Luke 18:8 - I tell you, he will see that they get justice, and quickly. However, when the Son of Man comes,... Click to read the verse Luke 18:8 Click to read the verse Luke 18:8

Matthew 13:25 - But while everyone was sleeping, his enemy came and sowed weeds among the wheat, and went away. Click to read the verse Matthew 13:25 Click to read the verse Matthew 13:25

1 Peter 5:8 - Be self-controlled and alert. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking fo... Click to read the verse 1 Peter 5:8 Click to read the verse 1 Peter 5:8

Luke 12:45 - But suppose the servant says to himself, ‘My master is taking a long time in coming,’ and he th... Click to read the verse Luke 12:45 Click to read the verse Luke 12:45

Mark 14:37 - Then he returned to his disciples and found them sleeping. “Simon,” he said to Peter, “are you ... Click to read the verse Mark 14:37 Click to read the verse Mark 14:37

Jonah 1:5-6 - All the sailors were afraid and each cried out to his own god. And they threw the cargo into th... Click to read the verse Jonah 1:5-6 Click to read the verse Jonah 1:5-6

Romans 13:11 - And do this, understanding the present time. The hour has come for you to wake up from your slu... Click to read the verse Romans 13:11 Click to read the verse Romans 13:11

1 Thessalonians 5:6-8 - So then, let us not be like others, who are asleep, but let us be alert and self-controlled. Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 5:6-8 Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 5:6-8

Jonah 1:5 - All the sailors were afraid and each cried out to his own god. And they threw the cargo into th... Click to read the verse Jonah 1:5 Click to read the verse Jonah 1:5

Song of Songs 3:1 - All night long on my bed I looked for the one my heart loves; I looked for him but did not find... Click to read the verse Song of Songs 3:1 Click to read the verse Song of Songs 3:1

Song of Songs 5:3 - I have taken off my robe— must I put it on again? I have washed my feet— must I soil them again? Click to read the verse Song of Songs 5:3 Click to read the verse Song of Songs 5:3

Luke 20:9 - The Parable of the Tenants He went on to tell the people this parable: “A man planted a vineyar... Click to read the verse Luke 20:9 Click to read the verse Luke 20:9

Revelation 2:25 - Only hold on to what you have until I come. Click to read the verse Revelation 2:25 Click to read the verse Revelation 2:25

1 Thessalonians 5:6 - So then, let us not be like others, who are asleep, but let us be alert and self-controlled. Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 5:6 Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 5:6

Matthew 26:43 - When he came back, he again found them sleeping, because their eyes were heavy. Click to read the verse Matthew 26:43 Click to read the verse Matthew 26:43

Mark 14:37-38 - Then he returned to his disciples and found them sleeping. “Simon,” he said to Peter, “are you ... Click to read the verse Mark 14:37-38 Click to read the verse Mark 14:37-38

2 Peter 3:4-9 - They will say, “Where is this ‘coming’ he promised? Ever since our fathers died, everything goe... Click to read the verse 2 Peter 3:4-9 Click to read the verse 2 Peter 3:4-9

Matthew 26:40 - Then he returned to his disciples and found them sleeping. “Could you men not keep watch with m... Click to read the verse Matthew 26:40 Click to read the verse Matthew 26:40

Mark 13:36 - If he comes suddenly, do not let him find you sleeping. Click to read the verse Mark 13:36 Click to read the verse Mark 13:36