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.'
10
"So they went to buy. But meanwhile the bridegroom came; those bridesmaids who were ready went in with him to the wedding banquet; and the door was shut.
11
"Afterwards the other bridesmaids came and cried, "`Sir, Sir, open the door to us.'
12
"`In solemn truth I tell you,' he replied, `I do not know you.'
13
"Keep awake therefore; for you know neither the day nor the hour.
14
"Why, it is like a man who, when going on his travels, called his bondservants and entrusted his property to their care.