"Then all those virgins arose, and trimmed their lamps." — Matthew 25:7

Matthew 25:7 · KJV

“Then all those virgins arose, and trimmed their lamps.”

— Matthew 25:7

And at midnight there was a cry made, Behold, the bridegroom cometh; go ye out to meet him.

And the foolish said unto the wise, Give us of your oil; for our lamps are gone out. {gone out: or, going out}

Matthew 25 — Context

While the bridegroom tarried, they all slumbered and slept.

And at midnight there was a cry made, Behold, the bridegroom cometh; go ye out to meet him.

Then all those virgins arose, and trimmed their lamps.

And the foolish said unto the wise, Give us of your oil; for our lamps are gone out. {gone out: or, going out}

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.

Cross References

Luke 12:35

Let your loins be girded about, and {your} lights burning;

2 Peter 3:14

Wherefore, beloved, seeing that ye look for such things, be diligent that ye may be found of him in peace, without spot, and blameless.

Revelation 3:19-20

As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten: be zealous therefore, and repent.

Revelation 2:4-5

Nevertheless I have {somewhat} against thee, because thou hast left thy first love.

Revelation 3:2

Be watchful, and strengthen the things which remain, that are ready to die: for I have not found thy works perfect before God.