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Matthew 25:1-8
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"Then the kingdom of heaven will be like this. Ten bridesmaids took their lamps and went to meet the bridegroom.
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Five of them were foolish, and five were wise.
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When the foolish took their lamps, they took no oil with them;
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but the wise took flasks of oil with their lamps.
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As the bridegroom was delayed, all of them became drowsy and slept.
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But at midnight there was a shout, "Look! Here is the bridegroom! Come out to meet him.'
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Then all those bridesmaids got up and trimmed their lamps.
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The foolish said to the wise, "Give us some of your oil, for our lamps are going out.'
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[a].
Gk [virgins]
[b].
Other ancient authorities add [and the bride]
[c].
Gk [virgins]
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