Matthew 25:7

Then all those virgins arose, and trimmed their lamps.

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Before · Matthew 25:5–6

5Now while the bridegroom delayed, they all slumbered and slept. 6But at midnight there was a cry, ‘Behold! The bridegroom is coming! Come out to meet him!’

7Then all those virgins arose, and trimmed their lamps.

After · Matthew 25:8–9

8The foolish said to the wise, ‘Give us some of your oil, for our lamps are going out.’ 9But the wise answered, saying, ‘What if there isn’t enough for us and you? You go rather to those who sell, and buy for yourselves.’

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FootnoteThe end of the wick of an oil lamp needs to be cut off periodically to avoid having it become clogged with carbon deposits. The wick height is also adjusted so that the flame burns evenly and gives good light without producing a lot of smoke.

Matthew 25:7

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