8 But the foolish ones said to the sensible ones, ‘Give us some of your oil, because our lamps are going out.’
9 “The sensible ones answered, ‘No, there won’t be enough for us and for you. Go instead to those who sell, and buy oil for yourselves.’
10 “When they had gone to buy some, the groom arrived. Then those who were ready went in with him to the wedding banquet, and the door was shut.
11 “Later the rest of the virgins also came and said, ‘Master, master, open up for us! ’
12 “But he replied, ‘I assure you: I do not know you! ’
13 “Therefore be alert, because you don’t know either the day or the hour.
14 “For it is just like a man going on a journey. He called his own slaves and turned over his possessions to them.