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Matthew 25:3-5
New International Version
Matthew 25:3-5
New International Version
3 The foolish ones took their lamps but did not take any oil with them. 4 The wise ones, however, took oil in jars along with their lamps. 5 The bridegroom was a long time in coming, and they all became drowsy and fell asleep.(A)
Matthew 25:3-5
New King James Version
Matthew 25:3-5
New King James Version
3 Those who were foolish took their lamps and took no oil with them, 4 but the wise took oil in their vessels with their lamps. 5 But while the bridegroom was delayed, (A)they all slumbered and slept.
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Matthew 25:3-5
English Standard Version
Matthew 25:3-5
English Standard Version
3 For when the foolish took their lamps, they took no oil with them, 4 but the wise took flasks of oil with their lamps. 5 As the bridegroom (A)was delayed, they all became drowsy and slept.
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