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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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But the wise replied, "No! there will not be enough for you and for us; you had better go to the dealers and buy some for yourselves.'
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And while they went to buy it, the bridegroom came, and those who were ready went with him into the wedding banquet; and the door was shut.
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Later the other bridesmaids came also, saying, "Lord, lord, open to us.'
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But he replied, "Truly I tell you, I do not know you.'
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Keep awake therefore, for you know neither the day nor the hour.
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"For it is as if a man, going on a journey, summoned his slaves and entrusted his property to them;