The foolish said to the wise, ‘Give us some of your oil, for our lamps are going out.’
THE SURROUNDING PASSAGE
Matthew 25:8 in context
Matthew 25:5–11
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Now while the bridegroom delayed, they all slumbered and slept.
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But at midnight there was a cry, ‘Behold! The bridegroom is coming! Come out to meet him!’
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Then all those virgins arose, and trimmed their lamps.
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The foolish said to the wise, ‘Give us some of your oil, for our lamps are going out.’
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But the wise answered, saying, ‘What if there isn’t enough for us and you? You go rather to those who sell, and buy for yourselves.’
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While they went away to buy, 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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Afterward the other virgins also came, saying, ‘Lord, Lord, open to us.’
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