^{5 Ref} While the bridegroom tarried, they all slumbered and slept.

^{6 Ref} And at midnight there was a cry made, Behold, the bridegroom cometh; go ye out to meet him.

^{7 Ref} Then all those virgins arose, and trimmed their lamps.

^{8 Ref} And the foolish said unto the wise, Give us of your oil; for our lamps are gone out.

^{9 Ref} 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.

^{10 Ref} And while they went to buy, the bridegroom came; and they that were ready went in with him to the marriage: and the door was shut.

^{11 Ref} Afterward came also the other virgins, saying, Lord, Lord, open to us.

^{12 Ref} But he answered and said, Verily I say unto you, I know you not.