Matthew 25:7 net — Then all the virgins woke up and trimmed their lamps.

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"Then all the virgins woke up and trimmed their lamps."

— Matthew 25:7, NET Bible

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Matthew 25 — Context

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But the wise ones took flasks of olive oil with their lamps.

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When the bridegroom was delayed a long time, they all became drowsy and fell asleep.

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But at midnight there was a shout,‘Look, the bridegroom is here! Come out to meet him.’

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Then all the virgins woke up and trimmed their lamps.

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The foolish ones said to the wise,‘Give us some of your oil, because our lamps are going out.’

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‘No,’ they replied.‘There won’t be enough for you and for us. Go instead to those who sell oil and buy some for yourselves.’

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But while they had gone to buy it, the bridegroom arrived, and those who were ready went inside with him to the wedding banquet. Then the door was shut.

Matthew 25:7 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 25:7 say?
Matthew 25:7 in the NET Bible reads: “Then all the virgins woke up and trimmed their lamps.”
Where is Matthew 25:7 in the Bible?
Matthew 25:7 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 25, verse 7.
Who wrote Matthew?
Matthew is traditionally attributed to Matthew (Levi), tax-collector turned apostle. It was written c. AD 50–70.
What is the book of Matthew about?
Matthew presents Jesus as the long-awaited Jewish Messiah — son of David, son of Abraham, fulfillment of the Law and the Prophets. Structured around five great teaching blocks including the Sermon on the Mount, it ends with the risen King commissioning his disciples to make disciples of all nations.
What are the major themes of Matthew?
Matthew explores themes including Kingdom of Heaven, Messiah, Fulfillment, Discipleship, Great Commission. These themes shape the meaning and context of Matthew 25:7.
What translation should I read Matthew 25:7 in?
Matthew 25:7 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Matthew 25:7?
Matthew 25:7 reads (NET): “Then all the virgins woke up and trimmed their lamps.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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