Matthew 25:1-10 ▼

1 |At that time, the kingdom from heaven will be comparable to ten bridesmaids who took their oil lamps and went out to meet the groom.

2 Now five of them were foolish, and five were wise,

3 because when the foolish ones took their lamps, they didn't take any oil with them.

4 But the wise ones took flasks of oil with their lamps.

5 Since the groom was late, all of them became sleepy and lay down.

6 But at midnight there came a shout: 'The groom is here! Come out to meet him!'

7 Then all the bridesmaids woke up and got their lamps ready.

8 |But the foolish ones told the wise, 'Give us some of your oil, because our lamps are going out!'

9 |But the wise ones replied, 'No! There will never be enough for us and for you. You'd better go to the dealers and buy some for yourselves.'

10 |While they were away buying it, the groom arrived. Those who were ready went with him into the wedding banquet, and the door was closed.