Matthew 25:3
When those who were foolish took their lamps, they did not take oil with them,
Text-Critical English NT
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 took oil in their flasks along with their lamps.
Cross References
2 Timothy 3:5having a form of godliness but denying its power. Avoid such people.
Revelation 3:1“To the angel of the church in Sardis write: ‘These are the words of him who has the seven spirits of God and the seven stars: I know yoʋr works; yoʋ have made a name for yoʋrself and yoʋ are alive, but actually yoʋ 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 →