Matthew 25:4
The Scripture
(4) But the wise took oil in their vessels with their lamps.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
The chapter records Jesus’ final teaching on the kingdom of heaven, warning that the righteous will inherit the earth while the wicked will face judgment. He explains that the Son of Man will come in glory to separate the sheep from the goats. This passage stresses faithfulness, love, and readiness for the final judgment.
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
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Related verses (shared words)
Exodus 39:37Matthew 25:8Leviticus 7:12Numbers 4:9Numbers 4:16II Samuel 8:10