King James Version (KJV)
Matthew 25:9
“‹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.›”
Verse in context — Matthew 25
7
‹Then all those virgins arose, and trimmed their lamps.›
8
‹And the foolish said unto the wise, Give us of your oil; for our lamps are gone out.›
9
‹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
‹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
‹Afterward came also the other virgins, saying, Lord, Lord, open to us.›
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