'The parable of the ten virgins

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Mt 25:1: Then shall the kingdom of heaven be likened unto ten virgins, which took their lamps, and went forth to meet the bridegroom.

Mt 25:2: And five of them were wise, and five were foolish.

Mt 25:3: They that were foolish took their lamps, and took no oil with them:

Mt 25:4: But the wise took oil in their vessels with their lamps.

Mt 25:5: While the bridegroom tarried, they all slumbered and slept.

Mt 25:6: And at midnight there was a cry made, Behold, the bridegroom cometh; go ye out to meet him.

Mt 25:7: Then all those virgins arose, and trimmed their lamps.

Mt 25:8: And the foolish said unto the wise, Give us of your oil; for our lamps are gone out.

Mt 25:9: 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.

Mt 25:10: 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.

Mt 25:11: Afterward came also the other virgins, saying, Lord, Lord, open to us.

Mt 25:12: But he answered and said, Verily I say unto you, I know you not.

Mt 25:13: Watch therefore, for ye know neither the day nor the hour wherein the Son of man cometh.