Matthew 25:3

Good News Translation (US Version)

The foolish ones took their lamps but did not take any extra oil with them,

Cross References

2 Timothy 3:5

they will hold to the outward form of our religion, but reject its real power. Keep away from such people.

Isaiah 58:2

They worship me every day, claiming that they are eager to know my ways and obey my laws. They say they want me to give them just laws and that they take pleasure in worshiping me.”

Revelation 3:1

“To the angel of the church in Sardis write: “This is the message from the one who has the seven spirits of God and the seven stars. I know what you are doing; I know that you have the reputation of being alive, even though you are dead!

Hebrews 12:15

Guard against turning back from the grace of God. Let no one become like a bitter plant that grows up and causes many troubles with its poison.

Ezekiel 33:3

When he sees the enemy approaching, he sounds the alarm to warn everyone.

Matthew 25:1

“At that time the Kingdom of heaven will be like this. Once there were ten young women who took their oil lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom.

Matthew 25:2

Five of them were foolish, and the other five were wise.

Matthew 25:4

while the wise ones took containers full of oil for their lamps.

Proverbs 31:18

She knows the value of everything she makes, and works late into the night.