Mateus 25

Mateus 25

Charts from Jensen's Survey of the NT - used by permission Another Chart from Swindoll THE LIFE OF JESUS AS COVERED BY MATTHEW (shaded area) Source: Borrow Ryrie Study Bible Matthew 25:1 “Then the kingdom of heaven will be comparable to ten virgins, who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom. KJV Matthew 25:1 Then shall the kingdom of heaven be likened unto ten virgins, which took their lamps, and went forth to meet the bridegroom. NKJ Matthew 25:1 "Then the kingdom of heaven shall be likened to ten virgins who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom. NET Matthew 25:1 "At that time the kingdom of heaven will be like ten virgins who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom. BGT Matthew 25:1 Τότε ὁμοιωθήσεται ἡ βασιλεία τῶν οὐρανῶν δέκα παρθένοις, αἵτινες λαβοῦσαι τὰς λαμπάδας ἑαυτῶν ἐξῆλθον εἰς ὑπάντησιν τοῦ νυμφίου. CSB Matthew 25:1 "Then the kingdom of heaven will be like 10 virgins who took their lamps and went out to meet the groom. ESV Matthew 25:1 "Then the kingdom of heaven will be like ten virgins who took their lamps and went to meet the bridegroom. NIV Matthew 25:1 "At that time the kingdom of heaven will be like ten virgins who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom. NLT Matthew 25:1 "The Kingdom of Heaven can be illustrated by the story of ten bridesmaids who took their lamps and went to meet the bridegroom. YLT Matthew 25:1 'Then shall the reign of the heavens be likened to ten virgins, who, having taken their lamps, went forth to meet the bridegroom; MIT Matthew 25:1 The kingdom of heaven will be comparable to ten pure unmarried young women who took their small clay lamps and departed to meet the bridegroom. NJB Matthew 25:1 'Then the kingdom of Heaven will be like this: Ten wedding attendants took their lamps and went to meet the bridegroom. NRS Matthew 25:1 "Then the kingdom of heaven will be like this. Ten bridesmaids took their lamps and went to meet the bridegroom. RSV Matthew 25:1 "Then the kingdom of heaven shall be compared to ten maidens who took their lamps and went to meet the bridegroom. NAB Matthew 25:1 "Then the kingdom of heaven will be like ten virgins who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom. GWN Matthew 25:1 "When the end comes, the kingdom of heaven will be like ten bridesmaids. They took their oil lamps and went to meet the groom. BBE Matthew 25:1 Then the kingdom of heaven will be like ten virgins, the friends of the bride, who took their lights, and went out with the purpose of meeting the husband. the kingdom: Mt 3:2 13:24,31,38,44,45,47 20:1 22:2 Da 2:44 ten: Ps 45:14 Song 1:3 5:8,16 6:1,8,9 1Co 11:2 Rev 14:4 which: Mt 5:16 Lu 12:35,36 Php 2:15,16 went: 2Ti 4:8 Titus 2:13 2Pe 1:13-15 3:12,13 the bridegroom: Mt 9:15 22:2 Ps 45:9-11 Isa 54:5 62:4,5 Mk 2:19,20 Lu 5:34,35 Jn 3:29 2Co 11:2 Eph 5:25-33 Rev 19:7 21:2,9 Related Passages: Matthew 9:15+ And Jesus said to them, “The attendants of the bridegroom cannot mourn as long as the bridegroom is with them, can they? But the days will come when the bridegroom is taken away from them, and then they will fast. KINGDOM OF GOD PAST, PRESENT, FUTURE FROM BIBLE.ORG A PARABLE ABOUT PREPAREDNESS Grant Osborne: This is the next in the set of parables that center on readiness for the Lord’s return. All have the same basic themes—ignorance of the time of the coming, importance of vigilance, being prepared for the sudden return, and accountability. (See Matthew - Page 912) Preparedness for the unexpected time of the coming of the Son of Man is of the utmost importance. Donald Hagner - This parable makes yet once again, and in a most sobering way, the point that preparedness for the unexpected time of the coming of the Son of Man is of the utmost importance. That is, how one lives in the lengthening interim period between the first and second appearances of the Messiah must be consistent with one’s claim to be a disciple. What matters is that one not be embarrassed by an “inopportune” coming of the Son of Man. (Borrow Matthew Commentary) I like the way J C Ryle divides Matthew 25 - The whole chapter contains three great divisions. In the first, our Lord uses his own second coming as an argument for watchfulness and heart-religion. This He does by the parable of the ten virgins. In the second, He uses His own second coming as an argument for diligence and faithfulness. This He does by the parable of the talents. In the third, He winds up all by a description of the great day of judgment, a passage which for majesty and beauty stands unequaled in the New Testament. Then (tote) - Marks progression in Jesus' Olivet Discourse which began in Matthew 24:1+, as He presents the second parable that has end-times implications. Jesus will illustrate the vital need for every person to prepare for His return, for the time is coming when preparing will be as they say "too little, too late!" 🙏 THOUGHT - Remember that about 1 in every 20-25 verses in the NT allude to the Second Coming, so clearly the Holy Spirit wants this truth on our "radar" continually. He knows that what (Who) you are looking for will (should) radically impact what (Who) you are living for! Does your radar screen have any "blips" of His Second Coming or is a blank slate?