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Matthew 25:3

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They that were foolish took their lamps, and took no oil with them:

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  1. Matthew 25:1

    Then shall the kingdom of heaven be likened unto ten virgins, which took their lamps, and went forth to meet the bridegroom.

  2. Matthew 25:2

    And five of them were wise, and five were foolish.

  3. Matthew 25:4

    But the wise took oil in their vessels with their lamps.

  4. Matthew 25:5

    While the bridegroom tarried, they all slumbered and slept.

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