Matthew Chapter 25 
The holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. See references below. |
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Matthew 25:1-13![]() |
Psalms 45:13-15
Earthly celebration. Isaiah 52:1
Earthly celebration. Matthew 22:1-14
John 14:1-4
Hebrews 11:16
Revelation 19:7,8
Revelation 21:2
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JND v2, pp257,258JND Collected writings. Notes on the Revelation. |
Marriage supper of the Lamb. With Babylon out of the way the last Hallelujah ushers in the glorious Lamb's wife who has made herself ready. See references below. |
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Matthew 25:1-13![]() |
Psalms 45:13
Isaiah 54:1-10
Isaiah 61:10
Hosea 2:15-17
Matthew 8:11
Matthew 22:1-14
Luke 13:29
John 2:1-12
Ephesians 5:25-27
Hebrews 11:10-16
Revelation 3:5
Revelation 19:6-9
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JND v5, pp70-74JND Collected writings. |
Christ as the Morning StarUntil the day dawn and the morning star arise in your hearts. As we see the first light of the day, the morning star shines brighter at that moment. The coming day becomes a reality. See links in Psalm 72:1-19,Num 24:17,Rev 22:16,and others below. |
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Matthew 25:1-13Being ready. ![]() |
Numbers 24:17
Psalms 72:1-19
Matthew 17:1,2
His face shone as the sun. 2 Peter 1:19
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JT v48, pp366JND v32, pp252JND Collected writings. |
The parable of the 10 virgins. Need to be watching and ready for the bridegroom whether it be the faithful remnant or the church. The bridegroom tarrying is a test, see connections as to the morning star and other references as to watching and waiting. |
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Matthew 25:1-13 (P,M)The bride is not emphasized here, but more the virgins not being ready. and those (professing believers)who had no oil in their lamps. ![]() |
Matthew 22:2
Wedding feast. Mark 13:35-37
Watch. Luke 12:40
Be ye ready. Luke 21:36
Watch therefore. John 3:29
John the baptist as the friend of the bridegroom. 1 Thessalonians 1:10
To await his Son from the heavens. 2 Peter 1:19
Until the day dawn and the morning star arise in your hearts. Revelation 2:28
Overcomer in Thyatira promised the morning star. Revelation 19:7
The marriage of the Lamb is come. Revelation 21:2
As a bride adorned for her husband. Revelation 21:9
the bride the Lambs wife. Revelation 22:16
The bright and morning star. |
FER v7, pp190FER v9, pp331JBS v1, pp473,474JBS v2, pp194JT v48, pp414,415JT v48, pp455JT v48, pp463JT v48, pp467-474JND v2, pp292JND Collected writings. JND v5, pp115,116JND Collected writings. JND v11, pp180JND Collected writings. JND v11, pp210JND Collected writings. JND v11, pp239JND Collected writings. JND v32, pp248JND Collected writings |
Foolish virgins. |
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Matthew 25:3 (P)![]() |
2 Timothy 3:5
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It was given to her (the Lamb's wife) that she should be clothed in fine linen, bright and pure; for the fine linen is the righteousness of the saints. See important footnote "e" in JND bible that it is actual not imputed righteousness. See links below. |
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Matthew 25:10![]() |
Psalms 45:13
Psalms 132:9
Isaiah 61:10
Note Ps.45:13, 132:9 and Is.61:10 relate to the earthly wife. Matthew 22:2
John 14:1-4
Romans 2:7
1 Corinthians 3:12-14
Ephesians 5:25-27
Philippians 1:10,11
Revelation 3:5
Revelation 19:8
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John the BaptistJohn the friend of the bridegroom. |
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Matthew 25:10![]() |
Matthew 22:1-14
John 3:29
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The kingdom of the heavens like a king who made a wedding feast for his son. |
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Matthew 25:10![]() |
Matthew 22:1-14
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I am about to spue thee out of my mouth. See Matt 7:21,25:12. |
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Matthew 25:12![]() |
Matthew 7:21
Revelation 3:16
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JND v5, pp7JND Collected writings. JND v2, pp332,333JND Collected writings. |
Christ seated at the right hand of God, enemies made as footstool at His feet. # Indicates His present position at the right hand of God in references below,** indicates Him taking His own throne of glory in the future. |
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Matthew 25:31** ![]() |
Psalms 2:6-8
** Psalms 8:6
** Psalms 68:18
# Psalms 110:1
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JND v2, pp285JND Collected writings. JND v2, pp338JND Collected writings. JND v11, pp312JND Collected writings. Note Christ rises from the right hand of the Farthers throne, to take His own throne. JND v32, pp251JND Collected writings. |
Times of the GentilesA steam of fire issues from the Ancient of days, judgments set, books opened and the beast destroyed. See many links in Isaiah 2:12 and other links below. |
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Matthew 25:31,32![]() |
Psalms 50:3
Isaiah 2:12
Isaiah 30:33
Isaiah 66:15
Jeremiah 17:10
Daniel 7:10-12
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JND v11, pp317JND Collected writings. |
The Coming MessiahChrist sitting on His throne of glory, judging the nations, related to their treatment of His people, probably during the time of the Tribulation. See references in Matt.10:15. |
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Matthew 25:31-46 (P,M)![]() |
Matthew 10:15
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JT v48, pp460JT v48, pp474-476JND v2, pp322JND Collected writings. JND v2, pp343JND Collected writings. JND v32, pp250,254JND Collected writings. |
Day of the Lord (Judgement in the Tribulation)Judgment day, most events prior to the Millennium, but also may look on to the Great White Throne. See many references in Deut 28:1-69, Jer 17:10, Is.2:12,Is.24:1-23, Joel 3:2,9-17 and N.T. references below. |
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Matthew 25:31-46![]() |
Deuteronomy 28:1-68
More long term historical judgments related to Isreal and Judah. Psalms 96:13
Isaiah 2:12
Day of the Lord. Isaiah 24:1-23
Day of the Lord. Jeremiah 17:10
Joel 3:2,9-17
Armageddon. Matthew 10:15
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JND v11, pp145JND Collected writings, general comments about ch. 10. |
ArmageddonGathering of all the nations into the valley of Jehoshaphat. See references in Isaiah 2:12, Day of the Lord. This valley is in a different location related to the valley of Megiddon. See Zech12:11. Link with Matt.25:31-46. |
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Matthew 25:31-46 (P)Main link with Joel Ch.3. Jehoshaphat means "Jehovah is judge". ![]() |
Isaiah 2:12
Isaiah 13:10-13
Isaiah 34:3
Isaiah 63:1-6
Ezekiel 39:20
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JND v2, pp339,343JND Collected writings. JND v2, pp365JND Collected writings. JND v11, pp276,308JND Collected writings. |
Christ Instructing His Disciples about the Completion of the AgeThus also shall be the coming of the Son of man. See scripture links in Mark 13:32 and Luke 21:34. The Lord answers the disciples' question about the time of His return. "No one knows that but my Father alone". |
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Matthew 25:31![]() |
Deuteronomy 29:29
Hidden things belong to Jehovah, and the revealed to us and our children. Matthew 24:36-39
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MillenniumSolomon's reign, looks forward to Christ's rule in the Millennium. |
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Matthew 25:31-46![]() |
Genesis 49:10
Numbers 14:21
Deuteronomy 28:1-2
2 Samuel 7:12-16
2 Samuel 23:3-4
1 Kings 8:20
1 Chronicles 17:11
Psalms 2:1-12
Psalms 8:6
Psalms 67:4
Psalms 72:1-19
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God's judgment on the wicked. |
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Matthew 25:32,41-46![]() |
Psalms 75:8
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Bottomless pit. See Isaiah 66:24 and Matt 25:41. |
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Matthew 25:41![]() |
Isaiah 66:24
Luke 8:31
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SatanDragon's tail draws a third part of the stars of heaven; and he cast them to the earth. He stands before the woman that when she brings forth he might devour her child. See references below. |
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Matthew 25:41Eternal fire prepared for the devil and his angels. We see in Rev.12:4 the devil and 1/3 of the angels. ![]() |
Matthew 2:16-18
Herod destroys children in Bethlehem and its borders. Sadly this fulfills Jer.31:15. 2 Peter 2:4
Angels who had sinned. Jude 1:6
Angels who had sinned. Revelation 12:4
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JND v2, pp195JND Collected writings. Notes on Revelation. JND v2, pp326JND Collected writings. |
Lake of FireThose cursed of the nations (on the left) go to eternal fire prepared for the devil and his angels. |
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Matthew 25:41 (P)![]() |
Daniel 12:12
Luke 8:31
Hebrews 9:27
Hebrews 10:31
2 Peter 2:4
Jude 1:6
Revelation 1:18
Revelation 20:1,10
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Angels who kept not their own original state. He keeps in eternal chains of darkness. See many references below. |
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Matthew 25:41![]() |
Genesis 6:1,2
Sons of God generally viewed as angels. Luke 8:31
2 Peter 2:4
Jude 1:6
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Day of the Lord (Judgement in the Tribulation)The beast and the kings of the earth are gathered together to make war with Christ and his army. The beast and the false prophet were taken and alive both cast into the lake of fire. See many references below. |
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Matthew 25:41![]() |
Psalms 2:2
Isaiah 2:12
Day of the Lord. Isaiah 66:24
Lake of fire. Joel 3:2
Armageddon. Revelation 11:18
Revelation 13:1
Revelation 16:13,14
Revelation 16:16
Revelation 17:13,14
Revelation 19:19,20
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JND v5, pp82JND v2, pp251,252JND Collected writings. Notes on the Revelation. |
Gog and MagogAfter the 1,000 years Satan is loosed. He goes out to deceive the nations and gathers them to war. They surround the city and the camp of the saints. Fire comes down from heaven and devours them. The devil is cast into the lake of fire. See links below. |
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Matthew 25:41The cursed go into eternal fire. ![]() |
Genesis 10:2,3
Gog and Magog. Psalms 18:44
Shows the state of rebelling at the end of the millenium. Psalms 66:3
Shows the state of rebelling at the end of the millenium. Psalms 81:15
Shows the state of rebelling at the end of the millenium. Psalms 87:2-3
The city of God. Isaiah 66:24
Probably the lake of fire. Ezekiel 38:2,16
Gog and his allies against Isreal. Joel 2:20
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JND v5, pp92,93JND Collected writings. JT v48, pp513,514JND v11, pp326JND Collected writings. |