1 Then shall the kingdom of the heavens be likened unto ten virgins who, taking their lamps, went forth to meet the bridegroom. 2 And five of them were prudent, and five were foolish. 3 Those that were foolish took their lamps and took no oil with them; 4 but the prudent 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 comes; go ye out to meet him. 7 Then all those virgins arose and trimmed their lamps. 8 And the foolish said unto the prudent, Give us of your oil, for our lamps are going out. 9 But the prudent answered, saying, 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 those that were ready went in with him to the marriage, and the door was shut. 11 Afterward the other virgins also came, saying, Lord, Lord, open to us. 12 But he answered and said, Verily I say unto you, I know you not. 13 Watch, therefore, for ye know neither the day nor the hour wherein the Son of man comes.