Matthew 25:2-15

2Five of them were foolish, and five were wise.

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

4But the wise ones took oil in jars along with their lamps.

5“Now while the bridegroom was taking a long time, they all got drowsy and started falling asleep.

6But in the middle of the night there was a shout, ‘Look, the bridegroom! Come out to meet him!’

7Then all those virgins got up and trimmed their lamps.

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

9But the wise ones replied, ‘No, there won’t be enough for us and for you. Instead, go to those who sell, and buy some for yourselves.’

10“But while they were going off to buy, the bridegroom came. And those who were ready went in with him to the wedding feast, and the door was shut.

11Now later, the other virgins came, saying, ‘Sir, Sir, open up for us!’

12“But he replied, ‘Amen, I tell you, I do not know you.’

13Therefore stay alert, for you know neither the day nor the hour.”

14“For it is like a man about to go on a journey. He called his own servants and handed over his possessions to them.

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