Matthew 25:1,14
Matthew 25:1-5 The Message (MSG)
“God’s kingdom is like ten young virgins who took oil lamps and went out to greet the bridegroom. Five were silly and five were smart. The silly virgins took lamps, but no extra oil. The smart virgins took jars of oil to feed their lamps. The bridegroom didn’t show up when they expected him, and they all fell asleep.
Matthew 25:14-18 The Message (MSG)
“It’s also like a man going off on an extended trip. He called his servants together and delegated responsibilities. To one he gave five thousand dollars, to another two thousand, to a third one thousand, depending on their abilities. Then he left. Right off, the first servant went to work and doubled his master’s investment. The second did the same. But the man with the single thousand dug a hole and carefully buried his master’s money.
Matthew 25:1 King James Version (KJV)
Then shall the kingdom of heaven be likened unto ten virgins, which took their lamps, and went forth to meet the bridegroom.
Matthew 25:14 King James Version (KJV)
For the kingdom of heaven is as a man travelling into a far country, who called his own servants, and delivered unto them his goods.
Matthew 25:1 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
“Then the kingdom of heaven will be comparable to ten virgins, who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom.
Matthew 25:14 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
“For it is just like a man about to go on a journey, who called his own slaves and entrusted his possessions to them.
Matthew 25:1 New Century Version (NCV)
“At that time the kingdom of heaven will be like ten bridesmaids who took their lamps and went to wait for the bridegroom.
Matthew 25:14 New Century Version (NCV)
“The kingdom of heaven is like a man who was going to another place for a visit. Before he left, he called for his servants and told them to take care of his things while he was gone.
Matthew 25:1 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.
Matthew 25:14 American Standard Version (ASV)
For it is as when a man, going into another country, called his own servants, and delivered unto them his goods.
Matthew 25:1 New International Version (NIV)
“At that time the kingdom of heaven will be like ten virgins who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom.
Matthew 25:14 New International Version (NIV)
“Again, it will be like a man going on a journey, who called his servants and entrusted his wealth to them.
Matthew 25:1 New King James Version (NKJV)
“Then the kingdom of heaven shall be likened to ten virgins who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom.
Matthew 25:14 New King James Version (NKJV)
“For the kingdom of heaven is like a man traveling to a far country, who called his own servants and delivered his goods to them.
Matthew 25:1 Amplified Bible (AMP)
“Then the kingdom of heaven will be like ten virgins, who took their lamps and went to meet the bridegroom.
Matthew 25:14 Amplified Bible (AMP)
“For it is just like a man who was about to take a journey, and he called his servants together and entrusted them with his possessions. [Luke 19:12-27]
Matthew 25:1 New Living Translation (NLT)
“Then the Kingdom of Heaven will be like ten bridesmaids who took their lamps and went to meet the bridegroom.
Matthew 25:14 New Living Translation (NLT)
“Again, the Kingdom of Heaven can be illustrated by the story of a man going on a long trip. He called together his servants and entrusted his money to them while he was gone.
Matthew 25:1 The Passion Translation (TPT)
“When my coming draws near, heaven’s kingdom realm can be compared to ten maidens who took their oil lamps and went outside to meet the bridegroom and his bride.
Matthew 25:14 The Passion Translation (TPT)
“Again, heaven’s kingdom is like a wealthy man who went on a long journey and summoned all his trusted servants and assigned his financial management over to them.