Matthew 25:2-15

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.

11Later, the other virgins came too, saying, ‘Lord, lord! Let us in!’

12But he replied, ‘I tell you the truth, I do not know you!’

13Therefore stay alert, because you do not know the day or the hour.

14“For it is like a man going on a journey, who summoned his slaves and entrusted his property to them.

15To one he gave five talents, to another two, and to another one, each according to his ability. Then he went on his journey.