Matthew 25:3
Matthew · New Testament · Chapter 25
“They that were foolish took their lamps, and took no oil with them:”Matthew 25:3
What Does Matthew 25:3 Mean?
Matthew 25:3 is found in the book of Matthew, chapter 25, verse 3 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 12 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (12)
These passages are connected to Matthew 25:3 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
2 Timothy 3:5“Having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof: from such turn away.”Proverbs 21:20“There is treasure to be desired and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man spendeth it up.”Revelation 3:15“I know thy works, that thou art neither cold nor hot: I would thou wert cold or hot.”Proverbs 20:4“The sluggard will not plow by reason of the cold; therefore shall he beg in harvest, and have nothing.”Isaiah 48:1“Hear ye this, O house of Jacob, which are called by the name of Israel, and are come forth out of the waters of Judah, which swear by the name of the LORD, and make mention of the God of Israel, but not in truth, nor in righteousness.”Isaiah 58:2“Yet they seek me daily, and delight to know my ways, as a nation that did righteousness, and forsook not the ordinance of their God: they ask of me the ordinances of justice; they take delight in approaching to God.”Proverbs 31:18“She perceiveth that her merchandise is good: her candle goeth not out by night.”Revelation 3:1“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.”Hebrews 12:15“Looking diligently lest any man fail of the grace of God; lest any root of bitterness springing up trouble you, and thereby many be defiled;”Matthew 23:25“Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye make clean the outside of the cup and of the platter, but within they are full of extortion and excess.”Ezekiel 33:3“If when he seeth the sword come upon the land, he blow the trumpet, and warn the people;”Matthew 22:34“But when the Pharisees had heard that he had put the Sadducees to silence, they were gathered together.”
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