Matthew 25:10 — Compare Translations

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But while they were going away to buy, the bridegroom came, and those who were prepared went in with him to the marriage feast; and the door was shut.

English Amplified Classic Bible 1987

But while they were going away to buy, the bridegroom came, and those who were prepared went in with him to the marriage feast; and the door was shut.

English Berean Standard Bible (BSB) 2025

But while they were on their way to buy it, the bridegroom arrived. Those who were ready went in with him to the wedding banquet, and the door was shut.

English CSB 2017 - Christian Standard Bible

“When they had gone to buy some, the groom arrived, and those who were ready went in with him to the wedding banquet, and the door was shut.

English Darby 1890 : Public Domain

But as they went away to buy, the bridegroom came, and the [ones that were] ready went in with him to the wedding feast, and the door was shut.

English EASY 2024

So these five women went to buy some oil. While they were away, the man arrived for his marriage party. The five wise women were ready. They went with him into the house for the party. Then the servants shut the door.

English ERV 2006 - Only For Website

"So the foolish girls went to buy oil. While they were gone, the bridegroom came. The girls who were ready went in with the bridegroom to the wedding feast. Then the door was closed and locked.

And while they were going to buy, the bridegroom came, and those who were ready went in with him to the marriage feast, and the door was shut.

English GNT (Good News Translation)

So the foolish ones went off to buy some oil; and while they were gone, the bridegroom arrived. The five who were ready went in with him to the wedding feast, and the door was closed.

English God's Word - GW 1995

"While they were buying oil, the groom arrived. The bridesmaids who were ready went with him into the wedding hall, and the door was shut.

English HCSB 2004 - Copyrighted Only For Website

"When they had gone to buy some, the groom arrived. Then those who were ready went in with him to the wedding banquet, and the door was shut.

English KJV 1611

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.

English LSB

And while they were going away to make the purchase, the bridegroom came, and those who were ready went in with him to the wedding feast; and the door was shut.

English MEV 2014 (Modern English Version)

“But while they went to buy some, the bridegroom came, and those who were ready went in with him to the wedding banquet. And the door was shut.

English NASB (New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995)

"And while they were going away to make the purchase, the bridegroom came, and those who were ready went in with him to the wedding feast; and the door was shut.

English NASU 1989 - New American Standard Update - Only for Website

While they went off to buy it, the bridegroom came and those who were ready went into the wedding feast with him. Then the door was locked.

English NET Bible - 2005 (New English Translation)

But while they had gone to buy it, the bridegroom arrived, and those who were ready went inside with him to the wedding banquet. Then the door was shut.

English NIRV 1996 - Copyrighted only for Website

"So they went to buy the oil. But while they were on their way, the groom arrived. The bridesmaids who were ready went in with him to the wedding dinner. Then the door was shut.

English NIV

"But while they were on their way to buy the oil, the bridegroom arrived. The virgins who were ready went in with him to the wedding banquet. And the door was shut.

English NKJ 1982

And while they went to buy, the bridegroom came, and those who were ready went in with him to the wedding; and the door was shut.

English NLT

"But while they were gone to buy oil, the bridegroom came, and those who were ready went in with him to the marriage feast, and the door was locked.

English NRSV 1989 - Only for website

And while they went to buy it, the bridegroom came, and those who were ready went with him into the wedding banquet; and the door was shut.

English Passion Translation Bible 2020

“While the five girls were out buying oil, the bridegroom appeared. Those who were ready and waiting were escorted inside with him and the wedding party to enjoy the feast. And then the door was locked.

English RSV (Revised Standard Version)

And while they went to buy, the bridegroom came, and those who were ready went in with him to the marriage feast; and the door was shut.

English TL (The Living Bible) (1971)

“But while they were gone, the bridegroom came, and those who were ready went in with him to the marriage feast, and the door was locked.

English Tyndale 1537

In conclusion(And) while they went to buy, the bridegroom came: and they that were ready, went in with him to the wedding, and the gate was shut up.