Mat 25:1, Eph 6:14, 1Pe 1:13 | ISV | STEP | The Parable about the Ten Bridesmaids“At that time, the kingdom of heaven will be compared to ten bridesmaids who took their oil lamps and went out to meet the groom.

Matthew 25:1

1 The Parable about the Ten Bridesmaids“At that time, the kingdom of heaven will be compared to ten bridesmaids ^{▼▼Lit. virgins} who took their oil lamps and went out to meet the groom. ^{▼▼Other mss. read the groom and the bride}Eph 5:29-30; Rev 19:7

Ephesians 6:14

14 Stand firm, therefore, having fastened the belt of truth around your waist, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness,Isa 11:5; 59:17; Luke 12:35; 2Cor 6:7; 1Thes 5:8; 1Pet 1:13

1 Peter 1:13

13 Be HolyTherefore, prepare your minds for action, keep a clear head, and set your hope completely on the grace to be given you when Jesus Christ is revealed.Luke 12:35; 17:30; 21:34; Rom 13:13; 1Cor 1:7; Eph 6:14; 1Thes 5:6, 8; 2Thes 1:7; 1Pet 4:7; 5:8