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Matthew 25:1-7
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"At that time the kingdom of heaven will be like ten bridesmaids who took their lamps and went to wait for the bridegroom.
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Five of them were foolish and five were wise.
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The five foolish bridesmaids took their lamps, but they did not take more oil for the lamps to burn.
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The wise bridesmaids took their lamps and more oil in jars.
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Because the bridegroom was late, they became sleepy and went to sleep.
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"At midnight someone cried out, 'The bridegroom is coming! Come and meet him!'
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Then all the bridesmaids woke up and got their lamps ready.
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