Matthew 25:1-10

1 Then shall the kingdom of heaven be likened unto ten virgins, which took their lamps, and went forth to meet the bridegroom.

2 And five of them were wise, and five were foolish.

3 They that were foolish took their * lamps, and took no oil with them:

4 But the wise took oil in their vessels with their lamps.

5 While the bridegroom tarried , they all slumbered and slept .

6 And at midnight there was a cry made , Behold , the bridegroom cometh ; go ye out to meet him.

7 Then all those virgins arose , and trimmed their lamps.

8 And the foolish said unto the wise, Give us of your oil; for our lamps are gone out .

9 But the wise answered , saying , Not so; lest there be not enough for us and you: but go ye rather to them that sell , and buy for yourselves.

10 And while they went to buy , the bridegroom came ; and they that were ready went in with him to the marriage: and the door was shut .

Footnotes

• [a]. gone out: or, going out