In the parable, Jesus taught that "the kingdom of Heaven will be like ten virgins who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom. Five of them were foolish and five were wise. The ...

The parable of the ten virgins, who await the coming bridegroom and go out to meet him, is found only in the Gospel according to Matthew. However, certain details have parallels in the Gospel ...

The Parable of the Ten Bridesmaids illustrates the relationship between Jesus — the bridegroom — and the Church, his bride, says a priest based in Wisconsin in this week's faith reflection.

So the Parable of the Ten Virgins is a sort of warning for all of us that our life can be snuffed out anytime! *** For email responses to this article, write to [email protected] or [email protected].

This example tells one of the most well-known parables of Jesus, known as the Parable of the Wise and Foolish Virgins. Ten bridesmaids are given the honor of participating in a wedding, and each ...

Aug. 3—Jesus told the Parable of the 10 Virgins in Matthew 25:1-13 to emphasize the necessity of preparing for his return. That's according to the Revs. Donnie Rollie and Windsor Archie, who say ...

This is English artist John Everett Millais’ depiction of the 10 virgins after the arrival of the bridegroom. Millais lived from 1829-96. (Courtesy Photo) Jesus told the Parable of the 10 ...