Matthew 25:1-13

Revised Geneva Translation

25 “Then the Kingdom of Heaven shall be likened to ten virgins, who took their lamps and went forth to meet the bridegroom.

² “And five of them were wise, and five foolish.

³ “The foolish took their lamps but took no oil with them.

⁴ “But the wise took oil in their flasks with their lamps.

⁵ “Now, while the bridegroom was delayed, they all slumbered and slept.

⁶ “And at midnight there was a cry made, ‘Behold, the bridegroom comes! Go out to meet him!’

⁷ “Then all those virgins arose and trimmed their lamps.

⁸ “And the foolish said to the wise, ‘Give us some of your oil. For our lamps are out.’

⁹ “But the wise answered, saying, ‘No, for there will not be enough for us and you. Rather, go to the market and buy some for yourselves.

¹⁰ “And while they went to buy, the bridegroom came. And those who were ready went in with him to the wedding. And the gate was shut.

¹¹ “Afterwards the other virgins also came, saying, ‘Lord! Lord! Open up for us!’

¹² “But he answered, and said, ‘Truly I say to you, I do not know you.’

¹³ “Therefore, watch. For you know neither the day nor the hour when the Son of Man will come.