Matthew 25:3
Those who were foolish took their lamps but did not take along any extra oil.
Majority Standard Bible
In The King James Version
They that were foolish took their lamps, and took no oil with them:
In Context
2Five of them were wise, and five were foolish.
4But the wise ones took oil in flasks along with their lamps.
Cross References
Isaiah 48:1“Listen to this, O house of Jacob, you who are called by the name of Israel, who have descended from the line of Judah, who swear by the name of the LORD, who invoke the God of Israel—but not in truth or righteousness—
Ezekiel 33:3and he sees the sword coming against that land and blows the ram’s horn to warn the people.
2 Timothy 3:5having a form of godliness but denying its power. Turn away from such as these!
Revelation 3:1“To the angel of the church in Sardis write: These are the words of the One who holds the seven spirits of God and the seven stars. I know your deeds; you have a reputation for being alive, yet you are dead.
Matthew Henry on Matthew 25:2-14
The Parable of the Ten Virgins. 1 Then shall the kingdom of heaven be likened unto ten virgins, which took their lamps, and went forth to meet the bridegroom. 2 And five of them were wise, and five were foolish. 3 They that were foolish took their lamps, and took no oil with them: 4 But the wise took oil in their vessels with their lamps. 5 While the bridegroom tarried, they all slumbered and slept. 6 And at midnight there was a cry made, Behold, the bridegroom cometh; go ye out to meet him. 7 Then all those… Read the whole commentary →