Matthew 25:8 — Bible Verse (KJV)

“And the foolish said unto the wise, Give us of your oil; for our lamps are gone out.”

Matthew 25:8 — King James Version (KJV), 1611

Matthew 25:8 in 6 Bible Translations

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Matthew 25:8 WEB — World English Bible (2000)

“The foolish said to the wise, ‘Give us some of your oil, for our lamps are going out.’”

Matthew 25:8 — World English Bible

Matthew 25:8 ASV — American Standard Version (1901)

“And the foolish said unto the wise, Give us of your oil; for our lamps are going out. ”

Matthew 25:8 — American Standard Version

Matthew 25:8 YLT — Young's Literal Translation (1862)

“and the foolish said to the prudent, Give us of your oil, because our lamps are going out;”

Matthew 25:8 — Young's Literal Translation

Matthew 25:8 DBY — Darby Translation (1890)

“And the foolish said to the prudent, Give us of your oil, for our torches are going out. ”

Matthew 25:8 — Darby Translation

Matthew 25:8 GEN — Geneva Bible (1599)

“And the foolish said to the wise, Giue vs of your oyle, for our lampes are out.”

Matthew 25:8 — Geneva Bible

Matthew 25:8 in Context — Matthew 25

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

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.

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What Does Matthew 25:8 Mean?

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