“Behold, I am sending you out like sheep in the midst of wolves, so be as wise as serpents and as innocent as doves.
Matthew 25:9 - The Text-Critical English New Testament But the wise replied, ‘No, there will not be enough for us and for you. Instead, go to those who sell oil and buy some for yourselves.’ Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 But the wise answered, saying, Not so; lest there be not enough for us and you: but go ye rather to them that sell, and buy for yourselves. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition But the wise replied, There will not be enough for us and for you; go instead to the dealers and buy for yourselves. American Standard Version (1901) But the wise answered, saying, Peradventure there will not be enough for us and you: go ye rather to them that sell, and buy for yourselves. Common English Bible “But the wise bridesmaids replied, ‘No, because if we share with you, there won’t be enough for our lamps and yours. We have a better idea. You go to those who sell oil and buy some for yourselves.’ Catholic Public Domain Version The prudent responded by saying, 'Lest perhaps there may not be enough for us and for you, it would be better for you to go to the vendors and buy some for yourselves.' Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version The wise answered, saying: Lest perhaps there be not enough for us and for you, go ye rather to them that sell, and buy for yourselves. |
“Behold, I am sending you out like sheep in the midst of wolves, so be as wise as serpents and as innocent as doves.
And the foolish ones said to the wise, ‘Give us some of your oil, for our lamps are going out.’
“Everyone then who hears these words of mine and does them I will compare to a wise man who built his house on the rock.
Therefore repent of this wickedness of yoʋrs, and plead with God in the hope that the intention of yoʋr heart might be forgiven yoʋ.