Matthew 25:3 — Meaning and Application

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“They that {were} foolish took their lamps, and took no oil with them:”

Matthew 25:3

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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.

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Matthew 25:1

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

Matthew 25:2

"And five of them were wise, and five {were} foolish."

Matthew 25:4

"But the wise took oil in their vessels with their lamps."

Matthew 25:5

"While the bridegroom tarried, they all slumbered and slept."

Matthew 25:6

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

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