en_tn_condensed/mat/25/01.md

Connecting Statement:

Jesus tells a parable about wise and foolish virgins to illustrate that his disciples should be prepared for his return. (See: rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-parables)

the kingdom of heaven will be like

Here "kingdom of heaven" refers to God's rule as king. The phrase "kingdom of heaven" is used only in Matthew. If possible, use "heaven" in your translation. See how you translated this in Matthew 13:24. Alternate translation: "when our God in heaven shows himself to be king, it will be like" (See: rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-metonymy)

lamps

These could have been 1) lamps or 2) torches made by putting cloth around the end of a stick and wetting the cloth with oil.