Matthew 25:1-10

1“At that time the kingdom of heaven will be like ten virgins who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom.

2Five of the virgins were foolish, and five were wise.

3When the foolish ones took their lamps, they did not take extra olive oil with them.

4But the wise ones took flasks of olive oil with their lamps.

5When the bridegroom was delayed a long time, they all became drowsy and fell asleep.

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

7Then all the virgins woke up and trimmed their lamps.

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

9‘No,’ they replied. ‘There won’t be enough for you and for us. Go instead to those who sell oil and buy some for yourselves.’

10But while they had gone to buy it, the bridegroom arrived, and those who were ready went inside with him to the wedding banquet. Then the door was shut.