Matthew 25:3
"The foolish took their lamps, but took no oil with them;
Montgomery New Testament
In The King James Version
They that were foolish took their lamps, and took no oil with them:
In Context
2"And five of them were foolish, and five were wise.
4"but the wise took oil in their flasks with their lamps.
Cross References
2 Timothy 3:5For although they keep up the outward form of religion, they deny its power.
Revelation 3:1To the angel of the Church at Sardis, write. These things says He who has the seven Spirits of God and the seven stars. I know your works, that you have the name of being alive, but are really 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 →