Matthew 25:7

Then all those virgins arose, and trimmed their lamps.

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Word by word — the Greek

Word	Greek	Strong’s	Meaning
Then	τότε tote	G5119	the when · adverb
all	πᾶσαι pasai	G3956	all · adjective — nominative plural feminine
those	ἐκεῖναι ekeinai	G1565	that one (or (neuter) thing) · demonstrative pronoun — nominative plural feminine
virgins	παρθένοι parthenoi	G3933	a maiden · noun — nominative plural feminine
arose	ἠγέρθησαν ēgerthēsan	G1453	to waken (transitively or intransitively) · verb — aorist passive indicative, 3rd person plural
and	καὶ kai	G2532	and · conjunction
trimmed	ἐκόσμησαν ekosmēsan	G2885	to put in proper order · verb — aorist active indicative, 3rd person plural
their	αὐτός autós	G846	the reflexive pronoun self
lamps	λαμπάδας lampadas	G2985	a "lamp" or flambeau · noun — accusative plural feminine

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Cross-references

Luke 12:35 Let your loins be girded about, and your lights burning;
2 Peter 3:14 Wherefore, beloved, seeing that ye look for such things, be diligent that ye may be found of him in peace, without spot, and blameless.
Revelation 3:19-20 As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten: be zealous therefore, and repent.
Revelation 2:4-5 Nevertheless I have somewhat against thee, because thou hast left thy first love.
Revelation 3:2 Be watchful, and strengthen the things which remain, that are ready to die: for I have not found thy works perfect before God.

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Commentary

John Gill on Matthew 25:7

Then all these virgins arose,.... Not out of their graves; for the righteous and wicked will not rise together; the dead in Christ will rise first, and this first resurrection will not be till Christ is come; nor will grace be to be had, or be thought to be had after the resurrection; nor will there be any trimming of lamps then, in order to meet the bridegroom, for he will be come: nor out of the graves of sin; for the wise virgins were not in such a state, and the foolish virgins were never brought out of it: but the meaning is, that they arose out of their sleepy and slumbering frame. True believers may fall into a very low condition, with respect to the exercise of grace, and discharge o…

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John Calvin on Matthew 25:1-13

Matthew 25:1-13 Matthew 25:1-13 1. Then shall the kingdom of heaven be like ten virgins, who took their lamps, and went out to meet the bridegroom. 2. And five of them were foolish, and five were wise. 3. They that were foolish, while they took their lamps, took no oil with them: 4. But the wise took oil in their vessels along with their lamps. 5. And while the bridegroom tarried, they all slumbered and slept. 6. And at midnight a cry arose, Behold, the bridegroom cometh; go you out to meet him. 7. Then all those virgins arose, and trimmed their lamps. 8. And the foolish said to the wise, Give us of your oil; for our lamps are going out. 9. But the wise answered, saying, By no means, lest…

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Tyndale Open Study Notes on Matthew 25:6

The arrival of the bridegroom at midnight while the bridesmaids slept further highlights the fact that the second coming of Jesus will come suddenly, at a time that no one can anticipate (24:42-51).

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The Church Fathers

(ubi sup.) They trimmed their lamps, that is, prepared to give an account of their deeds.
— Augustine of Hippo ((as quoted by Aquinas, AD 1274)), Catena Aurea by Aquinas

Or, the trimming their lamps is the return of their souls into their bodies, and their light is the consciousness of good works that shines forth, which is contained in the vessels of the body.
— Hilary of Poitiers ((as quoted by Aquinas, AD 1274)), Catena Aurea by Aquinas

(ubi sup.) Or, All the virgins arose, that is, both elect and reprobate are roused from the sleep of death; they trimmed their lamps, that is, they reckon up to themselves their works for which they look to receive eternal blessedness.
— Gregory the Dialogist ((as quoted by Aquinas, AD 1274)), Catena Aurea by Aquinas

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Dictionary and topics

Bride — Frequently used in the ordinary sense (Isa. 49:18; 61:10, etc.). The relation between Christ and his church is set forth under the figure of that between a bridegroom and bride (John 3:29). The…
Judgment, The final — The sentence that will be passed on our actions at the last day (Matt. 25; Rom. 14:10, 11; 2 Cor. 5:10; 2 Thess. 1:7-10). The judge is Jesus Christ, as mediator. All judgment is committed to him…
Marriage — Was instituted in Paradise when man was in innocence (Gen. 2:18-24). Here we have its original charter, which was confirmed by our Lord, as the basis on which all regulations are to be framed (Matt.…
Bridegroom · Parable of — Parable of
Fool · .Of the foolish virgns — .Of the foolish virgns
Fools · Are: Mere professors of religion — Are: Mere professors of religion
Judgment · THE GENERAL — THE GENERAL
Kingdom Of Heaven · .To ten virgins — .To ten virgins
Lamps · Required to be constantly trimmed — Required to be constantly trimmed
Opportunity · THE MEASURE OF RESPONSIBILITY — THE MEASURE OF RESPONSIBILITY
Parables · Parables of christ: Ten virgins — Parables of christ: Ten virgins
Procrastination · 11:2,3;12:22,27,28; — 11:2,3;12:22,27,28;