Matthew 25:12. “He But answering said. Truly I say to you,not I know you.”

Matthew 25:12. “He But answering said. Truly I say to you,not I know you.”

Why did Jesus say to them “i dont know you” even though they were at one time personally “Invited” Virgins ...and now they were knocking at the door?

They had betrayed Him by being loyal to the Seller/GB. HE was their Husbandly Owner...and while He was arriving and the Wise went in to the feast,the Fools were away with the “Seller GB” in spiritual adultery ! He offered for them to be Lamps/Vessels of HS and to shine spiritual light...that could have led them into the Marriage Feast. What an offer ! Yet they threw that away and gave credibility to someone who claims to be a “channel of HS”.

What did Jesus mean by: “Not I know you” as it says in Greek Interlinear Bible.

The key word is “know”. Greek word #1491 which is also from #1492.

“See” therefore to “know”

Jesus said: “I dont SEE who you are...and therefore I dont KNOW you.” Why would He say that ? Lets not forget it was one of the spiritually darkest times of the “night” in history. The Virgin Wise “in the midst of mid night” were Bride Lamps and Shone Light.

When Jesus opened the door for the feast to begin,He could “see” the Virgin Wise because they were radiating Light because they were a Vessel for Holy Spirit and thus a Lamp... He therefore knew who they were because they hadnt given up their being a Bride Lamp. They had remained chaste in regards to the “Seller”,the Whore-monger and the “other women”,the adulterous Fools.. By being faithful dispite much pressure..A Great Tribulation...they had chosen for themselves to be “Vessels” for HS and didnt barter or trade this away to the Seller/GB.

This is why He could see them!

Their being a Faithful Bride Lamp so as to be a “Vessel/Lamp of HS,made them:

1/ Turn up at the right time.

2/ “Prepared” themselves by trimming away things within themselves not befitting a Bride Lamp,so they...

3/ Were fit for Holy spirit and thus shining as Bride Lamps SO JESUS COULD SEE THEM and know who they were amongst the severe darkness.

4/ Had remained chaste and not given up being Bride Lamps,despite tremendous pressure from the Seller/GB to “barter” it away and choose to be “silent” as the Fools.

5/Carrying the Token of Love given them by their betrothed by acting in Harmony with what it taught them.

They allowed it to shine and allow the Token to help them see what must be “trimmed” from them as Lamps Vessel selves...even painful things that have been within themselves as Lamps from their dedication....and that they have taught others ...like 1914. It had to be cut away !

6/ Had shared with JWs that He as the Bridegroom was about to Arrive.

They had resisted the whore-mongering Harlot / Seller / Governing Body in refusing to be quiet about that !

The Fools on the other hand were:

1/ Away with the Seller/GB when the Bridegroom arrived.

2/ Gave their being a Lamp as a “Barter” to the Seller/GB so as to stay within the Organisation...thus silenced “Fools”

3/ Late because of being away with the Seller/GB...who prevented them from knowing when the Bridegroom was to Arrive.

4/ Had not trimmed away things within themselves not befitting Bride Lamps...thus not fit “Vessels” for Holy Spirit.

5/ Knocked on the door in Darkness without being a Lamp that they lost through being a spiritual Harlot.

6/ Claim to be in a covenant with Jesus as a member of the Bride,yet wouldnt tell others within JWs of the Bridegrooms impending Arrival.

They were in darkness because the Lamp they could have been was gone and so the Bridegroom could not “SEE them to KNOW them”.

Because of spiritual adultery,their Lamp was gone and Holy Spirit could not operate within them,even though their hope was still to go to Heaven. In the midst of Mid night,one of the darkest part of spiritual night in History,in the the “midst” of mid night,surrounded by night darkness,how could the Bridegroom see them to let them into the “feast” if they were not Lamps anymore ?

So the Bridegroom didnt see them because they were not a Lamp anymore,when they were given this privilege from their Bridegroom when first given the Invitation.

“They WERE a Lamp for me when first invited,but why arent they now ? Why are they in darkness and NOT radiating light? Why isnt Holy Spirit filling them as fit Vessels for it ? Why are they late when the other 5 were on time ? WHO were they just with before coming late to see me ? Where is the Token sent by my Father to them in my name as a symbol of my Love for them ? ” All these things the Bridegroom would have asked Himself...and has the right to ask...as they stood at the door knocking.

He could not see them and THUS know them,because they were not shining as BRIDE Lamps....when they should have been shining as Bride Lamps and Vessels of HS. They didnt share with anyone within the Organisation that Him as the Bridegroom was about to arrive. The chose to listen to the GB for “truth” instead of the Token HS,which would have taught them the truth. Instead they chose Silence and thus are “Fools”

When you know someone by a key attribute,then you acknowledge them by that. A KEY attribute made clear by the illustration was that the Fools should have stayed a Bride Lamp and a vessel fit for HS. So when Jesus said,”I dont see you to know you”,He was pointing out that a main attribute was missing from them that WAS there before, when they were first Invited. He did see them when they were Lamps and Invited to be Anointed,but now he couldnt see this main attribute because it was gone. This is why Jesus said, “many are invited,few are chosen”

On the other hand,The Virgin Wise were Vessels/Lamps, fit for Holy Spirit. It was operating within them because they ARE a Bride Lamp and a fit Vessel for HS. Especially in the context of the “darkness” mentioned in the Illustration. The spiritual “darkness” of the time period of the Illustrations fulfilment is extreme...even causing some of those who could go to Heaven to miss out. Yes, “the midst of mid-night” spiritually as Jesus says in Matt 25.

Jesus looked into the darkness outside the Marriage feast caused by satan. How was He to see the former Invited Anointed Bride members if they were in the same darkness also ? THEY were in darkness caused by satan caused by spiritual adultery!

The Bridegroom could not “see” them because of satanic darkness.

As has been consistently been seen through the whole illustration,not having enough oil was NOT the problem. ALL could have been “Vessels/Lamps” fit for Holy spirit if they remained spiritually faithful.

Little wonder that the betrayed Bridegroom does NOT WANT to know them after everything He has offered them...and they bartered it away making themselves spiritual whores. STUPID FOOLS ! Remember the Virgin Wise reply to the Fools about giving them some of their Oil/HS? “Not Ever” because of their adultery.

Why would Jesus ask an adulterer into HIS Marriage feast ?! “Not Ever” indeed!

The Bridegroom welcomes His Radiant Bride into The Kingdom.

We have all seen a bride that we described later as “radiant”. It wasnt just the dress she wore...or how her hair was styled. The love on her face that beams through her smile for her soon to be husband,almost makes your heart skip a beat just to look at her...and you arent even the one marrying her! Such is what she feels for him...and he for her,that it radiates from her face like a beacon of Love.

Jesus the Bridegroom paints the picture of when he comes for His Bride. In the “midst of mid night”,in one the darkest times spiritually in human history,He arrives. He opens the “doors” and in the midst of the great darkness,there is His radiant Bride. In all the artists impressions of the “10 Virgin” illustration you can find,all show the Bride/Wise,5 Virgins carrying lamps. This is 100% wrong! They ARE Lamps ! So when Jesus opens the door for them to enter the Kingdom,Jesus Bride as individuals are ALL AGLOW with HS,so that,When He does open the door to welcome them...THEY ARE LITERALLY the “Radiant Bride”...they will shine like the Sun !

There will be no doubt who they are: He will “see” them because they are His “Radiant” Lamp Bride...and thus He will “know” who they are and welcome them into the Kingdom.

Amen,come for your Radiant Bride,Lord Jesus!

What makes it possible for them to be so radiant ?

When the Fools knocked on the door and he said to them I dont “see” you to “know” you,there was something else they were missing because they were no longer a Lamp. HS. Oil cannot go into the vessel of the lamp if the Lamp is missing...or given to someone else.
HS gives Light. The Bible says so. And since we have established they are lamps and vessels for HS,the HS acting through them proved something about the relationship between them and the Bridegroom. The HS played a role in something very important between the Bridegroom and the Virgins who were invited Brides.

The HS in a Token form was like an engagement ring,it was a betrothal gift in advance for their calling.

2Cor 5:5 Now he that produced us for this very thing is God, who gave us the token of what is to come, that is, the spirit.

2 Cor 1:22 He has also put his seal upon us and has given us the token of what is to come, that is, the spirit, in our hearts.

Eph 1:14​YOU​ were sealed with the promised holy spirit,14which is a token in advance of our inheritance, for the purpose of releasing by a ransom [God’s] own possession, to his glorious praise.

The word Token. Greek word 728. a “pledge”. The Greeks actually took the word from Hebrew (Strong's #6162). it is translated as a “pledge” that which is given in advance so that the recipient knows for sure that the promise which has been made will be honored.

The HS is given in such a way as to guarantee the inheritance...so powerful is the “Token” of the “pledge” or promise given. “It then represents “full security” backed by the purchaser who supplies sufficient proof they will fulfil the entire pledge.”..as one concordance puts it.

So Jesus uses the HS to prove to the invited,that they have been Invited using the HS as a Token of the promise of the Heavenly Hope. And not just to tell them he is “thinking about them” for no reason. Its a Token that the Pledge He has made of the covenant between them that is likened to Marriage will happen. Its not “just” about being Invited,as the quote above mentions. It represents “full security” that the sender has given sufficient proof(via the Token) that he will fulfill the entire Pledge/Promise of the Heavenly Hope. THAT would take some convincing via HS...and that is why its sent. To convince them of that truth of their New Hope...and that the entire Pledge and Promise of the heavenly Hope will happen. In other words,Invited are convinced of the Invitation to be Anointed,but also the “Invitation” will be honored. Wow !

To illustrate: Remember in the old movie theatres,you got a “Token” at the front booth? What did that Token mean. It meant you wernt inside yet to see the Movie,but it guaranteed you would be. Although not inside sitting down,it was certain beyond doubt that it was going to happen. As you held the Token of “what was to come”,you knew it guaranteed it. It was a Token of what was to come,though not that itself. As you held the Token,it was a promise from the Owner of the theatre,you can rely on the fact the Token would be honored and you were going to see the Movie.

Now imagine,Jehovah has invited you to into somewhere that seems almost impossible to Imagine. To convince you this is true,in Jesus name Jah gives you a “Token”..one made of Holy Spirit !

It not only confirms the Invitation,but is a guarantee from the owner of the HS “Token”,that He will Honor the Token He has given you.

It is absolutely profound to note that in the modern Greek language this same word, 728,arrhabon, is the very word for the engagement ring. The Token/Pledge engagement ring is the gift by which Jesus has invited them as betrothed to Him, and it is nothing less than His very own Holy Spirit which His Father have given Him..

So since the Virgin Fools have given up being a Lamp for Him as the Bridegroom and are in darkness,they are missing the HS which WAS given to them in a special way,like an engagement ring. Its as if they have flung their engagement ring away because of their relationship with the Seller / GB. They were given the HS engagement ring so they would know Jesus invited them into the covenant.

If they have rejected the HS token/pledge,then they wont receive the “full'”payment that the pledge represented and was a guarantee for.

No Token,no entry !

This is what happens when the 5 Fools knock on the door. “I dont see you to know you” means,they have Bartered away their Lamps to shine for the Harlot/GB by giving support to the GBs claims of being spirit directed by not speaking out about the Lies being taught AND that their Bridegroom was soon to arrive. SO because of this,they have rejected the prompting of the HS to reject lies. Since the Bible clearly states all invited are Lamps and must shine truth...and the 5 Fools dont,then they have rejected the token / pledge HS engagement ring Jesus gave them.

It would be like an engaged women turning up to her wedding and before that deliberately dis-guarding what the Bridegroom has given her as a token of His love for her. What does this show about Her true heart condition towards the Bridegroom by her treatment of the Token Pledge? Can she be a radiant Bride if she has done that ?

So when Jesus views the 5 Fools knocking,He sees the HS Token of the Pledge/promise He made to them is missing because of what it should have accomplished within them.. What He gave them as symbol of His feelings towards them is gone,rejected,because they are in darkness and have no light from the Token / Pledge. It cannot be with them because they are no longer a Lamp for the Bridegroom...they bartered that away to the seller/ trader GB.

That there was no Token of His love within them proved they are adulterous Fools...

Thus He could not see them to know them.

How was it that any of the Invited Anointed got into the Kingdom?
Matt 2510 Going away And they to buy,came the bridegroom and the ready (ones) went in with him to the wedding feast,and the door was shut..

It was the "ready" ones. In the next post we will be looking at what this word "ready" means: "Prepared".
It will be explained via the Greek meaning of the word what is involved and how the Governing Body have NOT "Prepared" themselves along with the 5 Fools and this is why they are not admitted into the Kingdom Feast.