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Matthew 25:9

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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.

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  1. Matthew 25:7

    Then all those virgins arose, and trimmed their lamps.

  2. Matthew 25:8

    And the foolish said unto the wise, Give us of your oil; for our lamps are gone out.

  3. Matthew 25:10

    And while they went to buy, the bridegroom came; and they that were ready went in with him to the marriage: and the door was shut.

  4. Matthew 25:11

    Afterward came also the other virgins, saying, Lord, Lord, open to us.

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