For when the foolish took their lamps, they did not take extra oil with them; but the (A)prudent ones took oil in flasks with their lamps. Now while the groom was delaying, they all became drowsy and began to sleep.

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The foolish ones took their lamps but did not take any oil with them. The wise ones, however, took oil in jars along with their lamps. The bridegroom was a long time in coming, and they all became drowsy and fell asleep.(A)

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