Matthew 25:3

Catholic Public Domain Version

For the five foolish, having brought their lamps, did not take oil with them.

Cross References

Proverbs 31:18

She has tasted and seen that her tasks are good; her lamp shall not be extinguished at night.

Isaiah 58:2

For they also seek me, from day to day, and they are willing to know my ways, like a nation which has done justice and has not abandoned the judgment of their God. They petition me for judgments of justice. They are willing to draw near to God.

Ezekiel 33:3

and if he sees the sword approaching over the land, and he sounds the trumpet, and he announces to the people,

Matthew 25:1

"Then the kingdom of heaven shall be like ten virgins, who, taking their lamps, went out to meet the groom and the bride.

Matthew 25:2

But five of them were foolish, and five were prudent.

Matthew 25:4

Yet truly, the prudent ones brought the oil, in their containers, with the lamps.

2 Timothy 3:5

even having the appearance of piety while rejecting its virtue. And so, avoid them.

Hebrews 12:15

Be contemplative, lest anyone lack the grace of God, lest any root of bitterness spring up and impede you, and by it, many might be defiled,

Revelation 3:1

"And to the Angel of the Church of Sardis write: Thus says he who has the seven spirits of God and the seven stars: I know your works, that you have a name which is alive, but you are dead.