Tree of Life Version
Matthew 25:3
3For when the foolish ones took their lamps, they took no oil with them.
Matthew 25:3 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)They that were foolish took their lamps, and took no oil with them:
- New International Version (NIV)The foolish ones took their lamps but did not take any oil with them.
- English Standard Version (ESV)For when the foolish took their lamps, they took no oil with them,
- New King James Version (NKJV)Those who were foolish took their lamps and took no oil with them,
Context of Matthew 25:3
1“Then the kingdom of heaven will be like ten virgins who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom. 2Five of them were foolish, and five were wise. For when the foolish ones took their lamps, they took no oil with them. 4But the wise ones took oil in jars along with their lamps. 5“Now while the bridegroom was taking a long time, they all got drowsy and started falling asleep.
Read all of Matthew 25Matthew 25:3 word by word
αἱ γὰρ μωραὶ λαβοῦσαι τὰς λαμπάδας αὐτῶν οὐκ ἔλαβον μεθ᾽ ἑαυτῶν ἔλαιον,Read the interlinear
Words taken from the KJV.
Cross-references for Matthew 25:3
- Matthew 23:25“Woe to you, Torah scholars and Pharisees, hypocrites! You clean the outside of the cup and dish, but inside they are full of greed and uncontrolled desire.
- Isaiah 48:1Hear this, house of Jacob, who are called by the Name of Israel, who came from the wellspring of Judah, who swear by the Name of Adonai and confess the God of Israel— but not in truth or righteousness.
- Isaiah 58:2Yet they seek Me day to day and delight to know My ways, as if they were a nation that did right, and had not forsaken their God’s decree. They ask Me for righteous judgments; they delight in the nearness of God.”
- Ezekiel 33:3If, when he sees the sword coming upon the land, he blows the shofar and warns the people,
- 2 Timothy 3:5holding to an outward form of godliness but denying its power. Avoid these people!
- Hebrews 12:15See to it that no one falls short of the grace of God; and see to it that no bitter root springs up and causes trouble, and by it many be defiled.
- Revelation 3:1To the angel of Messiah’s community in Sardis write: “Thus says the One having the seven spirits of God and the seven stars: I know your deeds—you have a reputation for being alive, but you are dead.
Commentaries on Matthew 25:3
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 2-4Verses 2-4 And five of them were wise - . The words “wise and foolish,” here, refer only to their conduct; in regard to the oil. The one part was “wise” in taking oil, the other “foolish” in neglecting it. The conduct of those who were “wise” refers to those who are “prepared” for the coming of Christ - prepared by possessing real piety, and not being merely his professed followers. The conduct of those “without” oil expresses the conduct of those who…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 3Some people think the oil represents something specific (such as the Holy Spirit). But it more likely emphasizes the need to prepare for Christ's second coming.Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 33. They that were foolish took their lamps, and took no oil with them:Read the comment
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Commentaries on Matthew 25
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Calvin’s Commentaries
- John Wesley’s Notes
- Catena Aurea
- Illustrated New Testament
- Burkitt’s Expository Notes
- Darby Translation Notes
- Family Bible Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- John Lightfoot Commentary
- Luther’s Commentary on Selected Bible Passages
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- The People’s New Testament
- Robertson’s Word Pictures
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- The Fourfold Gospel and Commentary on Acts
- Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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