Matthew 25:9 - Tree of Life Version

⁹ But the wise ones replied, ‘No, there won’t be enough for us and for you. Instead, go to those who sell, and buy some for yourselves.’

More versions

King James Version (Oxford) 1769

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.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

⁹ But the wise replied, There will not be enough for us and for you; go instead to the dealers and buy for yourselves.

American Standard Version (1901)

⁹ But the wise answered, saying, Peradventure there will not be enough for us and you: go ye rather to them that sell, and buy for yourselves.

Common English Bible

⁹ “But the wise bridesmaids replied, ‘No, because if we share with you, there won’t be enough for our lamps and yours. We have a better idea. You go to those who sell oil and buy some for yourselves.’

Catholic Public Domain Version

⁹ The prudent responded by saying, 'Lest perhaps there may not be enough for us and for you, it would be better for you to go to the vendors and buy some for yourselves.'

Matthew 25:9 Cross References

Jeremiah 15:1

Then said Adonai to me: “Even if Moses and Samuel stood before Me, My soul could not be toward this people. Cast them out of My presence, and let them go out!”

Ezekiel 14:20

Even if Noah, Daniel and Job were in it, as I live, says Adonai, they would not deliver either a son or a daughter. They would deliver only themselves by their righteousness.”

Matthew 10:16

“Behold, I am sending you out as sheep in the midst of wolves, so be wise as serpents and innocent as doves.

Matthew 25:2

Five of them were foolish, and five were wise.

Matthew 25:8

Now the foolish ones said to the wise, ‘Give us some of your oil, since our lamps are going out.’

Matthew 7:24

“Therefore everyone who hears these words of Mine and does them will be like a wise man who built his house on the rock.

Acts 8:22

Therefore repent of this wickedness of yours, and pray to the Lord that, if possible, the intent of your heart may be pardoned.