Matthew 25:4

“But the wise took oil in their vessels with their lamps.”

"But the wise took oil in their vessels with their lamps." - Matthew 25:4
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What does Matthew 25:4 mean?

" But the wise took oil in their vessels with their lamps." In this verse from the Gospel of Matthew, Jesus is telling a parable about the Kingdom of Heaven. The parable is known as the Parable of the Ten Virgins, and it is one of several parables that Jesus uses to teach his…

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Prepared for the Bridegroom: A Call to Spiritual Vigilance

In the parable of the ten virgins found in Matthew 25, we encounter a profound lesson on preparedness and vigilance in our spiritual journey. The account begins in verse 1, stating, "Then shall the kingdom of heaven be likened unto ten virgins, which took their lamps, and went…

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A Prayer for Preparedness and Wisdom

Dear Heavenly Father, We come before You today with open hearts and humbled spirits, reflecting on the profound wisdom embedded in Your Word. We cherish the teachings of our Lord Jesus Christ, and we find ourselves drawn to the solemn truth found in Matthew 25:4, where it is…

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Matthew 25:4 - "But the wise took oil in their vessels with their lamps."
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Matthew 25:5 - "While the bridegroom tarried, they all slumbered and slept."
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Matthew 25:7 - "Then all those virgins arose, and trimmed their lamps."
Matthew 25:3 - "They that were foolish took their lamps, and took no oil with them:"
Matthew 25:2 - "And five of them were wise, and five were foolish."
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Matthew 25:46 - "And these shall go away into everlasting punishment: but the righteous into life eternal."
Matthew 15:25 - "Then came she and worshipped him, saying, Lord, help me."
Matthew 14:25 - "And in the fourth watch of the night Jesus went unto them, walking on the sea."
Matthew 25:33 - "And he shall set the sheep on his right hand, but the goats on the left."
Matthew 25:19 - "After a long time the lord of those servants cometh, and reckoneth with them."
Matthew 27:25 - "Then answered all the people, and said, His blood be on us, and on our children."
Matthew 25:39 - "Or when saw we thee sick, or in prison, and came unto thee?"
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