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Matthew 25:1 opens the final block of Jesus’ eschatological discourse in the Gospel of Matthew, often called the Olivet Discourse (Matthew 24–25). The verse introduces the parable of the ten virgins — a narrative exclusive to Matthew — which follows warnings about the suddenness and unpredictability of the Son of Man’s return. The language of likeness, preparedness, and meeting the bridegroom in this verse sets the thematic and theological tone for the parable that follows.

Τότε ὁμοιωθήσεται ἡ βασιλεία τῶν οὐρανῶν δέκα παρθένοις, αἵτινες λαβοῦσαι τὰς λαμπάδας ἑαυτῶν ἐξῆλθον εἰς ἀπάντησιν τοῦ νυμφίου.

The subject is ἡ βασιλεία τῶν οὐρανῶν (“the kingdom of heaven”), and the verb ὁμοιωθήσεται (“will be likened”) introduces a comparison.… Learn Koine Greek