King James Version
Matthew 25:11 in the King James Version says “Afterward came also the other virgins, saying, Lord, Lord, open to us.” — study this verse from Matthew chapter 25 with commentary, cross-references, and original Greek word analysis.
“Afterward came also the other virgins, saying, Lord, Lord, open to us.”
Matthew 25:11 · KJV
But the wise answered, saying, Not so; lest there be not enough for us and you: but go ye rather to them that sell, and buy for yourselves.
And while they went to buy, the bridegroom came; and they that were ready went in with him to the marriage: and the door was shut.
Afterward came also the other virgins, saying, Lord, Lord, open to us.
But he answered and said, Verily I say unto you, I know you not.
Watch therefore, for ye know neither the day nor the hour wherein the Son of man cometh.
KJV Study — Public Domain
“came”
G2064to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
“also”
G2532and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
“saying”
G3004properly, to "lay" forth, i.e., (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas g2036 and g5346 generally refer to an
“Lord”
G2962supreme in authority, i.e., (as noun) controller; by implication, master (as a respectful title)
“Lord”
G2962supreme in authority, i.e., (as noun) controller; by implication, master (as a respectful title)
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