The 

Parable of the Ten Virgins, also known as the Parable of the Wise and Foolish Virgins or
the Parable of the ten bridesmaids, is one of the parables of Jesus. 

Matthew 25:1-13

Ang kaharian ng langit ay maitutulad dito. May sampung dalagang lumabas upang sumalubong
sa lalaking ikakasal. Bawat isa'y may dalang ilawan.
 2 Ang lima sa kanila’y hangal at ang lima nama’y matatalino.
 3 Ang mga hangal ay nagdala ng kanilang mga ilawan ngunit hindi nagbaon ng langis.
 4 Ang matatalino nama'y nagbaon ng langis, bukod pa sa nasa kanilang mga ilawan.
 5 Naantala ang pagdating ng lalaking ikakasal kaya't inantok at nakatulog sila sa paghihintay.
6 
“Ngunit nang hatinggabi na'y may sumigaw, ‘Narito na ang lalaking ikakasal! Lumabas na kayo
upang salubungin siya!’
 7 Agad bumangon ang sampung dalaga at inayos ang kanilang ilawan.
 8 Sinabi ng mga hangal sa matatalino, ‘Bigyan naman ninyo kami kahit kaunting langis. Aandap-
andap na ang aming mga ilawan.’
9 
“‘Baka hindi ito magkasya sa ating lahat. Mabuti pa'y pumunta muna kayo sa tindahan
at bumili ng para sa inyo,’ tugon naman ng matatalino. 
10 
Kaya't lumakad ang limang dalagang iyon upang bumili ng langis. Habang wala sila,
dumating ang lalaking ikakasal. Ang limang nakahanda ay kasama niyang pumasok sa
kasalan, at isinara ang pinto.
11 
“Pagkatapos, dumating naman ang iba pang dalaga. ‘Panginoon, panginoon,
papasukin po ninyo kami!’ pakiusap nila.
12 
“Ngunit tumugon siya, ‘Sino ba kayo? Hindi ko kayo kilala.’”
13 
Pagkatapos nito'y sinabi ni Jesus, “Kaya't magbantay kayo, sapagkat hindi ninyo alam
ang araw o ang oras man.”
Matt.25 Verses 1 to 13

[1] Then shall the kingdom of heaven be likened unto ten virgins, which took their
lamps, and went forth to meet the bridegroom.
[2] And five of them were wise, and five were foolish.
[3] They that were foolish took their lamps, and took no oil with them:
[4] But the wise took oil in their vessels with their lamps.
[5] While the bridegroom tarried, they all slumbered and slept.
[6] And at midnight there was a cry made, Behold, the bridegroom cometh; go ye
out to meet him.
[7] Then all those virgins arose, and trimmed their lamps.
[8] And the foolish said unto the wise, Give us of your oil; for our lamps are gone
out.
[9] 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.
[10] 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.
[11] Afterward came also the other virgins, saying, Lord, Lord, open to us.
[12] But he answered and said, Verily I say unto you, I know you not.
[13] Watch therefore, for ye know neither the day nor the hour wherein the Son of
man cometh.
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- Kapag ikinakasal ang mga Judio, kaugalian na nila na ang lalaking ikakasal,
kasama ang kanyang matatalik na kaibigan, ay pupunta sa bahay ng kanyang
pakakasalan sa gabi para sa seremonya ng kasal.

- Pagkatapos ng seremonya, pupunta ang mga dadalo sa kasal sa bahay ng

lalaking ikakasal para sa handaan.

- Ang bisita sa kasal na sumama sa prusisyon ay dapat may kani-kanyang dalang

ilawan bilang palatandaan na kasama sila sa mga dadalo sa kasal at upang
makadagdag sa liwanag at ganda ng okasyon.

In this story, it is expected that the bridesmaids would await the arrival of the bridegroom and
greet him with a procession of light in the darkness.
Likely, the bridesmaids are waiting either at the bride’s home for the groom to come and fetch
her or at the home of the groom’s family where the wedding would take place.
All the maids have either lamps or perhaps large torches. All are waiting with their lamps lit in
eager expectation of the groom’s appearance. 
The Parable of the Ten Virgins

- LAMPS

- OIL

- TEN VIRGINS/BRIDESMAID

- BRIDEGROOM

LAMP
- provide light.
- lamp for my feet and a light on my path (Psalm 119:105)
- light the way.
- represents their righteous living and obedience.
- represent our own life.

LAMP
What is the purpose of oil in a lamp?
A lamp is a device that holds and burns fuel, typically oil, as a means of producing light.
Although oil lamps have taken on a variety of shapes and sizes throughout history, the basic
required components are a wick, fuel, a reservoir for fuel, and an air supply to maintain a flame.
Who were the 5 foolish virgins?
The foolish virgins were those unrighteous women who were unprepared for the coming of the
bridegroom (Christ) and consequently had the gates of heaven closed to them.

BRIDESMAIDS

- a girl or woman who accompanies a bride on her wedding day.

- The main role of a bridesmaid is to assist the Maid of Honor

- A bridesmaid is typically a young woman and often a close friend or relative.

- The people who have faith in Jesus Christ and have been taught His gospel. 
 -  Wise and Foolish Virgins

- virgins represent members of the Church.

- 5 wise, 5 wise

OIL
- healing
- anointing
- oil-filled lamps are symbolic of the Holy Spirit which lights the way
- The symbols of the Holy Spirit are Dove, Fire, Oil, Wind, and Water.
- Spirit like a dove - Luke 3:22, Leviticus 2:1-2.
- The oil in the wise virgins' lamps represents their righteous living and obedience

BRIDEGROOM
- JESUS CHRIST

V5
The bridegroom is delayed.
Due to the delay of the groom and the late hour, all the bridesmaids have fallen asleep.  Their
sleepiness is not the problem, since both wise and foolish alike have become drowsy. The wise
brought extra oil for their lamps (verses 2-4). Both groups knew that the groom was coming and
waited with their lamps burning, but only half considered that the wait in the darkness might be
longer than anticipated.
Through the story of ten virgins, this parable is meant to tell us that we do not know when the
Lord's coming is, so we must stay vigilant and prepared.
The parable is summed up in verse 13. The imperative often translated as “keep awake” might
best be rendered, “be vigilant.” In this parable, the bridegroom’s arrival was certain. The
uncertainty of the timing illustrates the need for constant vigilance.
 “represent those church members who are looking for the Bridegroom to come; and the oil-
filled lamps are symbolic of the Holy Spirit which lights the way before the saints.
In this parable, the Savior taught us how to prepare for His Second Coming. In these last days,
the Lord has said, “Be faithful, praying always, having your lamps trimmed and burning, and oil
with you, that you may be ready at the coming of the Bridegroom”

Matthew 24-45-51

Dapat Palaging Maging Handa

45 
“Sino ang tapat at matalinong alipin? Hindi ba't ang pinamamahala ng kanyang panginoon
upang magpakain sa iba pang mga alipin sa takdang oras? 
46 
Pinagpala ang aliping iyon kapag dinatnan siyang tapat na naglilingkod sa pagbabalik ng
kanyang panginoon! 47 Sinasabi ko sa inyo, gagawin siyang tagapamahala ng kanyang panginoon
sa lahat ng mga ari-arian nito
. 48 Ngunit kung masama ang aliping iyon, sasabihin niya sa kanyang sarili, ‘Matatagalan pa ang
pagbabalik ng aking panginoon.’ 
49 
Kaya't sisimulan niyang bugbugin ang kanyang kapwa alipin, at makikipagkainan at makikipag-
inuman sa mga lasenggo.
 50 Babalik ang panginoon ng aliping iyon sa araw na hindi niya inaasahan at sa oras na hindi niya
alam. 51 Bibigyan siya ng kanyang panginoon ng matinding parusa,[a] at pagkatapos ay isasama sa
mga mapagkunwari. Doo'y tatangis siya at magngangalit ang ngipin.”

Matthew 24-45-51
42 
Kaya't maging handa kayo dahil hindi ninyo alam kung kailan darating ang inyong Panginoon
43 
.  Unawain ninyo ito: kung alam ng may-ari ng bahay kung anong oras sa gabi darating ang
magnanakaw, siya'y maghahanda at hindi niya pababayaang pasukin ang kanyang bahay.
 44 Kaya't lagi kayong maging handa, sapagkat darating ang Anak ng Tao sa oras na hindi ninyo
inaasahan.”

Matthew 24-36-37

Walang Nakakaalam ng Araw o Oras

36 
“Ngunit tungkol sa araw at oras na iyon ay walang nakakaalam, kahit ang mga anghel sa langit
o maging ang Anak man].[a] Ang Ama lamang ang nakakaalam nito.
 37 Ang pagdating ng Anak ng Tao ay tulad noong panahon ni Noe