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And the bridegroom tarrying, they all slumbered and slept.
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And at midnight there was a cry made: Behold the bridegroom cometh. Go ye forth to meet him.
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Then all those virgins arose and trimmed their lamps.
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And the foolish said to the wise: Give us of your oil, for our lamps are gone out.
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The wise answered, saying: Lest perhaps there be not enough for us and for you, go ye rather to them that sell and buy for yourselves.
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Now whilst they went to buy the bridegroom came: and they that were ready went in with him to the marriage. And the door was shut.
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But at last came also the other virgins, saying: Lord, Lord, open to us.
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But he answering said: Amen I say to you, I know you not.
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Watch ye therefore, because you know not the day nor the hour.
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For even as a man going into a far country called his servants and delivered to them his goods;
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And to one he gave five talents, and to another two, and to another one, to every one according to his proper ability: and immediately he took his journey.