Matthew 25:1–9 · BSB
25:1
“At that time the kingdom of heaven will be like ten virgins who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom.
25:2
Five of them were foolish, and five were wise.
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25:3
The foolish ones took their lamps but did not take along any extra oil.
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But the wise ones took oil in flasks along with their lamps.
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When the bridegroom was delayed, they all became drowsy and fell asleep.
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At midnight the cry rang out: ‘Here is the bridegroom! Come out to meet him!’
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Then all the virgins woke up and trimmed their lamps.
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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.’
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