1 Then shall the kingdom of heaven be like ten virgins, who taking their lamps, went forth to meet the bridegroom.

2 But five of them were wise, and five were foolish.

3 They that were foolish, taking their lamps, took not oil with them.

4 But the wise took oil in their vessels with their lamps.

5 While the bridegroom delayed, they all slumbered and slept.

6 But at midnight there was a cry, Behold the bridegroom cometh: come ye out to meet him.

7 Then all those virgins arose and trimmed their lamps.

8 And the foolish said to the wise, Give us of your oil; for our lamps are gone out.

9 But the wise answered, Not so; lest there be not enough for us and you: go ye rather to them that sell, and buy for yourselves.

10 And while they went to buy, the bridegroom came; and they that were ready went in with him to the marriage; and the door was shut.

11 Afterward came also the other virgins, saying, Lord, Lord, open to us.

12 But he answering said, Verily I say to you, I know you not.

13 Watch therefore; for ye know not the day nor the hour.