Matthew 25:4 · KJV
"But the wise took oil in their vessels with their lamps."
King James Version
What does Matthew 25:4 mean? →Passage Context
2And five of them were wise, and five were foolish.
3They that were foolish took their lamps, and took no oil with them:
4But the wise took oil in their vessels with their lamps.
5While the bridegroom tarried, they all slumbered and slept.
6And at midnight there was a cry made, Behold, the bridegroom cometh; go ye out to meet him.
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