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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."
Jesus teaching about kingdom readiness through virgin parable
View details"Five of them were foolish and five were wise."
Jesus contrasting wise and foolish preparation
View details"The foolish ones took their lamps but did not take any oil with them."
Jesus describing inadequate preparation
View details"The wise ones, however, took oil in jars along with their lamps."
Jesus describing proper preparation
View details"The bridegroom was a long time in coming, and they all became drowsy and fell asleep."
Jesus teaching about delay and its effects
View details"At midnight the cry rang out: 'Here's the bridegroom! Come out to meet him!'"
Jesus describing the sudden arrival
View details"Then all the virgins woke up and trimmed their lamps."
Jesus describing last-minute preparation
View details"The foolish ones said to the wise, 'Give us some of your oil; our lamps are going out.'"
Jesus showing the problem of inadequate preparation
View details"'No,' they replied, 'there may not be enough for both us and you. Instead, go to those who sell oil and buy some for yourselves.'"
Jesus teaching about personal spiritual responsibility
View details"But while they were on their way to buy the oil, the bridegroom arrived. The virgins who were ready went in with him to the wedding banquet. And the door was shut."
Jesus showing the consequence of being unprepared
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