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Matthew 25:7

New International Version

“Then all the virgins woke up and trimmed their lamps.

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“At that time the kingdom of heaven will be like ten virgins who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom.

“At midnight the cry rang out: ‘Here’s the bridegroom! Come out to meet him!’

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

“Be dressed ready for service and keep your lamps burning,

So then, dear friends, since you are looking forward to this, make every effort to be found spotless, blameless and at peace with him.

Wake up! Strengthen what remains and is about to die, for I have found your deeds unfinished in the sight of my God.