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Matthew 25:3 Cross-References
Explore 8 cross-references for Matthew 25:3 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Matthew chapter 25 verse 3 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“They that were foolish took their lamps, and took no oil with them:”
Matthew 25:3 (KJV)
Commentary on Matthew 25:3
They that were foolish took their lamps, and took no oil with them (αἱ μωραὶ λαβοῦσαι τὰς λαμπάδας αὐτῶν οὐκ ἔλαβον μεθ᾽ ἑαυτῶν ἔλαιον, hai mōrai labousai tas lampadas autōn ouk elabon meth' heautōn elaion). The foolish virgins possessed lamps (λαμπάδας, lampadas—torches or oil lamps used in wedding processions) but lacked additional oil (ἔλαιον, elaion).Oil consistently symbolizes the Holy Spirit in Scripture (1 Samuel 16:13, Zechariah 4:1-6, Acts 10:38). The lamps represent visible profession of faith; the oil represents the indwelling Spirit that sustains genuine spiritual life. The foolish...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Matthew 25:3
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“but having denied the power thereof. Turn away from these”
“house of Jacob”
“and delight to know my ways: as a nation that did righteousness”
“and the seven stars says these things: I know your works, that you have a reputation of being alive, but you are dead.,And unto the angel of the church in Sardis write; These things saith he that hath the seven Spirits of God, and the seven stars; I know thy works, that thou hast a name that thou livest, and art dead.,,,,,,,,”
“and many be defiled by it;”
“when he sees the sword come on the land”