Matthew 25:1-10

1“Then 1the kingdom of heaven will be comparable to ten virgins, who took their 2lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom.

2Five of them were foolish, and five were 3prudent.

3For when the foolish took their lamps, they took no oil with them,

4but the 4prudent took oil in flasks along with their lamps.

5Now while the bridegroom was delaying, they all got drowsy and began to sleep.

6But at midnight there was a shout, ‘Behold, the bridegroom! Come out to meet him.’

7Then all those virgins rose and trimmed their lamps.

8The foolish said to the prudent, ‘Give us some of your oil, for our lamps are going out.’

9But the 5prudent answered, ‘No, there will not be enough for us and you too; go instead to the dealers and buy some for yourselves.’

10And while they were going away to make the purchase, the bridegroom came, and those who were 6ready went in with him to 7the wedding feast; and 8the door was shut.