Matthew 25:4

About Matthew 25:4

Few verses address The Parable of the Ten Virgins in the Bible as directly as Matthew 25:4. This New Testament passage from the gospel of Matthew has become a cornerstone of biblical teaching on the subject, treasured for its precision and pastoral warmth.

Related Verses

• 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.”

• Matthew 25:2

  “And five of them were wise, and five were foolish.”

• Matthew 25:6

  “And at midnight there was a cry made, Behold, the bridegroom cometh; go ye out to meet him.”

• Matthew 25:10

  “And while they went to buy, the bridegroom came; and they that were ready went in with him to the marriage: and the door was shut.”

• Matthew 25:12

  “But he answered and said, Verily I say unto you, I know you not.”

How to Apply Matthew 25:4

Pray through Matthew 25:4 slowly, pausing at each phrase. Journal what God highlights regarding on the theme of The Parable of the Ten Virgins in the Bible. Commit to one concrete application over the next seven days, and revisit your notes at the end of the week to see how your perspective has shifted through the lens of this passage.