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Matthew 25:1

"Then the kingdom of heaven will be comparable to ten virgins, who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom.

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Matthew 25:2

Five of them were foolish, and five were prudent.

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Matthew 25:3

For when the foolish took their lamps, they took no oil with them,

Matthew 25:4

but the prudent took oil in flasks along with their lamps.

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Matthew 25:5

Now while the bridegroom was delaying, they all got drowsy and began to sleep.

Matthew 25:6

But at midnight there was a shout, ‘Behold, the bridegroom! Come out to meet him.'

Matthew 25:7

Then all those virgins rose and trimmed their lamps.

Matthew 25:8

The foolish said to the prudent, ‘Give us some of your oil, for our lamps are going out.'

Matthew 25:9

But the prudent answered, ‘No, there will not be enough for us and you too; go instead to the dealers and buy some for yourselves.'

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Matthew 25:10

And while they were going away to make the purchase, the bridegroom came, and those who were ready went in with him to the wedding feast; and the door was shut.

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Matthew 25:11

Later the other virgins also came, saying, ‘Lord, lord, open up for us.'

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