Matthew 25:9

Bible in Basic English 1965

But the wise made answer, saying, There may not be enough for us and you; it would be better for you to go to the traders and get oil for yourselves.

Cross References

Ezekiel 14:20

Even if Noah, Daniel, and Job were in it, by my life, says the Lord, they would not keep son or daughter safe; only themselves would they keep safe through their righteousness.

Acts 8:22

Let your heart be changed, and make prayer to God that you may have forgiveness for your evil thoughts.

Jeremiah 15:1

Then the Lord said to me, Even if Moses and Samuel came before me, I would have no desire for this people: send them away from before me, and let them go.

Matthew 7:24

Everyone, then, to whom my words come and who does them, will be like a wise man who made his house on a rock;

Matthew 10:16

See, I send you out as sheep among wolves. Be then as wise as snakes, and as gentle as doves.

Matthew 25:2

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

Matthew 25:8

And the foolish said to the wise, Give us of your oil; for our lights are going out.