Sermons citing Matthew 25:1–13

^25:3 The foolish ones took their lamps but did not take along any extra oil.

^25:4 But the wise ones took oil in flasks along with their lamps.

^25:5 When the bridegroom was delayed, they all became drowsy and fell asleep.

^25:6 At midnight the cry rang out: ‘Here is the bridegroom! Come out to meet him!’

^25:7 Then all the virgins woke up and trimmed their lamps.

^25:8 The foolish ones said to the wise, ‘Give us some of your oil; our lamps are going out.’

^25:9 ‘No,’ said the wise ones, ‘or there may not be enough for both us and you. Instead, go to those who sell oil and buy some for yourselves.’

^25:10 But while they were on their way to buy it, the bridegroom arrived. Those who were ready went in with him to the wedding banquet, and the door was shut.

^25:11 Later the other virgins arrived and said, ‘Lord, lord, open the door for us!’

^25:12 But he replied, ‘Truly I tell you, I do not know you.’

^25:13 Therefore keep watch, because you do not know the day or the hour.