Matthew 25:4 “But the wise ones took oil in flasks along with their lamps.”

Matthew 25:4

But the wise ones took oil in flasks along with their lamps.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

But the wise took oil in their vessels with their lamps.

World English Bible

but the wise took oil in their vessels with their lamps.

American Standard Version

but the wise took oil in their vessels with their lamps.

Geneva Bible 1599

But the wise tooke oyle in their vessels with their lampes.

Darby Translation

but the prudent took oil in their vessels with their torches.

Young's Literal Translation

and the prudent took oil in their vessels, with their lamps.

Bible in Basic English

But the wise took oil in their vessels with their lights.

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Cross references

“oil”

Romans 8:9 1 John 2:20 1 John 2:27 John 3:34 Psalm 45:7 2 Corinthians 1:22

Romans 8:9 · BSB

You, however, are controlled not by the flesh, but by the Spirit, if the Spirit of God lives in you. And if anyone does not have the Spirit of Christ, he does not belong to Christ.

1 John 2:20 · BSB

You, however, have an anointing from the Holy One, and all of you know the truth.

1 John 2:27 · BSB

And as for you, the anointing you received from Him remains in you, and you do not need anyone to teach you. But just as His true and genuine anointing teaches you about all things, so remain in Him as you have been taug…

John 3:34 · BSB

For the One whom God has sent speaks the words of God, for God gives the Spirit without limit.

Psalm 45:7 · BSB

You have loved righteousness and hated wickedness; therefore God, your God, has anointed you above your companions with the oil of joy.

2 Corinthians 1:22 · BSB

placed His seal on us, and put His Spirit in our hearts as a pledge of what is to come.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

3The foolish ones took their lamps but did not take along any extra oil.

5When the bridegroom was delayed, they all became drowsy and fell asleep.

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