Then all these virgins were aroused, and put their lanterns in order.
Then shall the kingdom of the heavens be likened to ten virgins, who having taken their lanterns, went forth to the meeting of the bridegroom.
And in the middle of the night there was a cry, Behold, the bridegroom comes; go ye forth to his meeting.
And the foolish said to the discerning, Give us of your oil; for our lights are quenched.
Let your loins be girded about, and your lights burning;
Wherefore, dearly beloved, expecting these, be earnest, spotless and blameless, to be found by him in peace.
Be watching, and make firm the remaining things, which are about to die: For I have not found thy works perfected before God.