1 Then the kingdom of heaven will be like ten virgins, who, having taken their lamps, went forth to the bridegroom's gathering.
2 And five of them were wise, and five were foolish,
3 foolish women, who, having taken their lamps, took no olive oil with them.
4 But the wise took olive oil in their vessels with their lamps.
5 Now while the bridegroom delayed, they all slumbered and slept.
6 But at midnight a shout occurred, Behold, the bridegroom comes! Go ye forth for his gathering.
7 Then all those virgins were roused, and put their lamps in order.
8 And the foolish said to the wise, Give us from your olive oil, because our lamps are going out.
9 But the wise answered, saying, Perhaps there may not be enough for us and you. But go ye rather to those who sell, and buy for yourselves.
10 And while they went to buy, the bridegroom came. And the prepared entered in with him for the wedding festivities, and the door was shut.
11 But afterward the other virgins also came, saying, Lord, Lord, open to us.
12 But having answered, he said, Truly I say to you, I know you not.
13 Watch therefore, because ye know not the day nor the hour in which the son of man comes.