Matthew 25:1
▸ Hear this chapter, lit word by wordThen shall the kingdom of heaven be likened unto ten virgins, which took their lamps, and went forth to meet the bridegroom.
— Matthew 25:1, King James Version
In other translations
World English Bible (WEB)
"Then the Kingdom of Heaven will be like ten virgins, who took their lamps, and went forth to meet the bridegroom.
American Standard Version (ASV)
Then shall the kingdom of heaven be likened unto ten virgins, who took their lamps, and went forth to meet the bridegroom.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
'Then shall the reign of the heavens be likened to ten virgins, who, having taken their lamps, went forth to meet the bridegroom;