VERSE STUDY • KJV

Matthew 25:7

Then all those virgins arose, and trimmed their lamps.

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Then all those virgins arose, and trimmed their lamps.

Then all the virgins woke up and trimmed their lamps.

Then all those virgins arose, and trimmed their lamps.

Then all those virgins arose, and trimmed their lamps.

‘Then rose all those virgins, and trimmed their lamps,

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 virgins arose, and trimmed their lamps.

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

9 But the wise answered, saying, [Not so]; lest there be not enough for us and you: but 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.

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