^{6 Ref} But in the middle of the night there is a cry, The husband comes! Go out to him.

^{7 Ref} Then all those virgins got up, and made ready their lights.

^{8 Ref} And the foolish said to the wise, Give us of your oil; for our lights are going out.

^{9 Ref} But the wise made answer, saying, There may not be enough for us and you; it would be better for you to go to the traders and get oil for yourselves.

^{10 Ref} And while they went to get oil, the master came; and those who were ready went in with him to the feast: and the door was shut.

^{11 Ref} After that the other virgins came, saying, Lord, Lord, let us in.

^{12 Ref} But he made answer and said, Truly I say to you, I have no knowledge of you.

^{13 Ref} Keep watch, then, because you are not certain of the day or of the hour.