Matthew 25:9 — Bible Verse (KJV)
“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.”
Matthew 25:9 — King James Version (KJV), 1611
Matthew 25:9 in 6 Bible Translations
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Matthew 25:9 WEB — World English Bible (2000)
“But the wise answered, saying, ‘What if there isn’t enough for us and you? You go rather to those who sell, and buy for yourselves.’”
Matthew 25:9 — World English Bible
Matthew 25:9 ASV — American Standard Version (1901)
“But the wise answered, saying, Peradventure there will not be enough for us and you: go ye rather to them that sell, and buy for yourselves. ”
Matthew 25:9 — American Standard Version
Matthew 25:9 YLT — Young's Literal Translation (1862)
“and the prudent answered, saying--Lest there may not be sufficient for us and you, go ye rather unto those selling, and buy for yourselves.”
Matthew 25:9 — Young's Literal Translation
Matthew 25:9 DBY — Darby Translation (1890)
“But the prudent answered saying, [We cannot,] lest it might not suffice for us and for you. Go rather to those that sell, and buy for yourselves. ”
Matthew 25:9 — Darby Translation
Matthew 25:9 GEN — Geneva Bible (1599)
“But the wise answered, saying, Not so, lest there will not be ynough for vs and you: but goe ye rather to them that sell, and bye for your selues.”
Matthew 25:9 — Geneva Bible
Matthew 25:9 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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