Matthew 25:1-8 ▼

1 Then shall the kingdom of the heavens be likened unto ten virgins, who taking their lamps, went out to meet the bridegroom.

2 And five of them were foolish, and five were wise.

3 For the foolish, taking their lamps, took no oil with themselves:

4 and the wise took oil in their vessels with their lamps.

5 But the bridegroom tarrying, they all nodded and slept.

6 And at midnight there was a cry made, Behold, the bridegroom! go ye out to meet him.

7 Then all those virgins arose and trimmed their lamps.

8 And the foolish said to the wise, Give us of your oil; for our lamps are going out.