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The Parable of the Wise and Foolish
Virgins
Then shall the kingdom of heaven be likened unto ten
virgins, which took their lamps, and went forth to meet
the bridegroom. And five of them were wise, and five
were foolish. They that were foolish took their lamps,
and took no oil with them: But the wise took oil in
their vessels with their lamps. While the bridegroom
tarried, they all slumbered and slept.
And at midnight there was a cry made, Behold, the
bridegroom cometh; go ye out to meet him. Then all those
virgins arose, and trimmed their lamps. And the foolish
said unto the wise, Give us of your oil; for our lamps
are gone out. But the wise answered, saying, Not so;
lest there be not enough for us and you: but go ye
rather to them that sell, and buy for yourselves. And
while they went to buy, the bridegroom came; and they
that were ready went in with him to the marriage: and
the door was shut.
Afterward came also the other virgins, saying, Lord,
Lord, open to us. But he answered and said, Verily I say
unto you, I know you not.
Watch therefore, for ye know neither the day nor the
hour wherein the Son of man cometh.
Matthew 25: 1-13 |
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