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Ok , i have seen this question on this discussion board for awhile now . But i haven’t enough points to answer on those posts , so here’s my answer , for what its worth. , this was a quandary for me as well. Even JW.Org has a view , but it answers it if you read between the lines .Read it here if you like :
https://www.jw.org/en/library/magazines/w20150315/jesus-parable-ten-virgins/
The Short answer is this :
Who is the bridegroom of the parable? Clearly, Jesus was talking about himself. Why, on a different occasion, he even referred to himself as the bridegroom! (Luke 5:34, 35) What about the virgins? In the parable, Jesus says that the virgins have the responsibility to be ready with their lamps lit when the bridegroom arrives. Note the similar directions that Jesus gave to his “little flock” of anointed followers: “Be dressed and ready and have your lamps burning, and you should be like men waiting for their master to return from the marriage.” (Luke 12:32, 35, 36) .
Secondly , The Virgins :
The virgins, are Jesus Followers , assigned to this nighttime vigil to wait for the arrival of the bridegroom, needed to keep their lamps burning and to remain alert throughout the long hours until the exciting event. Unlike the foolish ones, though, five virgins truly prepared themselves, bringing extra oil in their flasks along with their lamps .
Key , to this discussion
The Bride ? What Bride ? The Marraige hasnt taken place yet . Duh !
The Virgins are awaiting the Return of the Bridegroom ( Jesus ) to get to the Wedding .
Who Wins as The Bride?
Well we had 10 Originally , 5 dropped off because they partied to hard thinking they had enough to make the whole night , lost faith , didnt pay attention to details and maybe lacked the faith to endure to the end .
The Remaining 5 Virgins haveand are potential as a true Bride , and welcome him upon his return , escape to heaven and are rewarded , All of them ,To become The Bride of Christ . (Rev. 19:7-9) Everyone then on earth will benefit from that heavenly marriage, for it guarantees a perfect government for all.
