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Matthew 25:1-10
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The Parable of the 10 Virgins
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"Then the kingdom of heaven will be like 10 virgins
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who took their lamps and went out to meet the groom.
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Five of them were foolish and five were sensible.
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When the foolish took their lamps, they didn't take oil with them.
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But the sensible ones took oil in their flasks with their lamps.
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Since the groom was delayed, they all became drowsy and fell asleep.
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"In the middle of the night there was a shout: 'Here's the groom! Come out to meet him.'
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"Then all those virgins got up and trimmed their lamps.
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But the foolish ones said to the sensible ones, 'Give us some of your oil, because our lamps are going out.'
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"The sensible ones answered, 'No, there won't be enough for us and for you. Go instead to those who sell, and buy oil for yourselves.'
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"When they had gone to buy some, the groom arrived. Then those who were ready went in with him to the wedding banquet, and the door was shut.
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