Matthew 25:1-9

1 "Then will the Kingdom of the Heavens be found to be like ten bridesmaids who took their torches and went out to meet the bridegroom.

2 Five of them were foolish and five were wise.

3 For the foolish, when they took their torches, did not provide themselves with oil;

4 but the wise, besides their torches, took oil in their flasks.

5 The bridegroom was a long time in coming, so that meanwhile they all became drowsy and fell asleep.

6 But at midnight there is a loud cry, "`The bridegroom! Go out and meet him!'

7 "Then all those bridesmaids roused themselves and trimmed their torches.

8 "`Give us some of your oil,' said the foolish ones to the wise, `for our torches are going out.'

9 "`But perhaps,' replied the wise, `there will not be enough for all of us. Go to the shops rather, and buy some for yourselves.'