Cross References

Matthew 25:7

New International Reader's Version

“Then all the bridesmaids woke up and got their lamps ready.

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“Here is what the kingdom of heaven will be like at that time. Ten bridesmaids took their lamps and went out to meet the groom.

“At midnight someone cried out, ‘Here’s the groom! Come out to meet him!’

The foolish ones said to the wise ones, ‘Give us some of your oil. Our lamps are going out.’

“Be dressed and ready to serve. Keep your lamps burning.

Dear friends, I know you are looking forward to this. So try your best to be found pure and without blame. Be at peace with God.

Wake up! Strengthen what is left, or it will die. You have not done all that my God wants you to do.