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1 Then shall the kingdom of the heavens be likened to ten virgins, who having taken their lanterns, went forth to the meeting of the bridegroom. 2 And five of them were discerning, and five foolish. 3 Those foolish having taken their lanterns, took no oil with them. 4 And the discerning took oil in their vessels with their lanterns. 5 And the bridegroom delaying, they all slumbered and slept. 6 And in the middle of the night there was a cry, Behold, the bridegroom comes; go ye forth to his meeting. 7 Then all these virgins were aroused, and put their lanterns in order. 8 And the foolish said to the discerning, Give us of your oil; for our lights are quenched. 9 And the discerning answered, saying, Lest it should not suffice us and you: but go ye rather to those selling, and buy for yourselves. 10 And they, going to buy, the bridegroom came; and they prepared, went in with him to the nuptials; and the door was locked. Matthew 25:1-10, Smith's Literal Translation. Public domain.
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