rsv Matthew:25:1-10 SEEK
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Then the kingdom of heaven shall be compared to ten maidens who took their lamps and went to meet the bridegroom .
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Five of them were foolish ,
and five were wise .
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For when the foolish took their lamps ,
they took no oil with them ;
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but the wise took flasks of oil with their lamps .
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As the bridegroom was delayed ,
they all slumbered and slept .
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But at midnight there was a cry , `
Behold ,
the bridegroom !
Come out to meet him .'
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Then all those maidens rose and trimmed their lamps .
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And the foolish said to the wise , `
Give us some of your oil ,
for our lamps are going out .'
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But the wise replied , `
Perhaps there will not be enough for us and for you ;
go rather to the dealers and buy for yourselves .'
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And while they went to buy ,
the bridegroom came ,
and those who were ready went in with him to the marriage feast ;
and the door was shut .