Matthew 25:3

Modern English Version

Those who were foolish took their lamps, but took no oil with them.

Cross References

Proverbs 31:18

She perceives that her merchandise is profitable; her lamp does not go out at night.

Isaiah 58:2

Yet they seek Me daily and delight to know My ways, as a nation that has done righteousness and has not forsaken the ordinance of their God. They ask Me for the ordinances of justice; they take delight in approaching God.

Ezekiel 33:3

and he sees the sword come upon the land and blows the trumpet and warns the people,

Matthew 25:1

“Then the kingdom of heaven shall be like ten virgins, who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom.

Matthew 25:2

Five of them were wise and five were foolish.

Matthew 25:4

But the wise took jars of oil with their lamps.

2 Timothy 3:5

having a form of godliness, but denying its power. Turn away from such people.

Hebrews 12:15

watching diligently so that no one falls short of the grace of God, lest any root of bitterness spring up to cause trouble, and many become defiled by it,

Revelation 3:1

“To the angel of the church in Sardis write: “He who has the seven Spirits of God and the seven stars says these things: I know your works, that you have a reputation of being alive, but you are dead.