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Matthew 25:1-10
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"When the end comes, the kingdom of heaven will be like ten bridesmaids. They took their oil lamps and went to meet the groom.
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Five of them were foolish, and five were wise.
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The foolish bridesmaids took their lamps, but they didn't take any extra oil.
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The wise bridesmaids, however, took along extra oil for their lamps.
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Since the groom was late, all the bridesmaids became drowsy and fell asleep.
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"At midnight someone shouted, 'The groom is here! Come to meet him!'
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Then all the bridesmaids woke up and got their lamps ready.
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"The foolish ones said to the wise ones, 'Give us some of your oil. Our lamps are going out.'
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"But the wise bridesmaids replied, 'We can't do that. There won't be enough for both of us. Go! Find someone to sell you some oil.'
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"While they were buying oil, the groom arrived. The bridesmaids who were ready went with him into the wedding hall, and the door was shut.
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