What does Matthew 25:1 mean?

Matthew 25:1 highlights themes such as faith and obedience when read in context.

How should I apply Matthew 25:1 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

Then shall the kingdom of heaven be likened unto ten virgins, which took their lamps, and went forth to meet the bridegroom.

1Then shall the kingdom of heaven be likened unto ten virgins, which took their lamps, and went forth to meet the bridegroom.

2And five of them were wise, and five were foolish.

3They that were foolish took their lamps, and took no oil with them:

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