Matthew 25:8
The Scripture
(8) And the foolish said unto the wise, Give us of your oil; for our lamps are gone out.
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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Related verses (shared words)
Proverbs 21:20Matthew 25:4Exodus 39:37Leviticus 7:12Matthew 25:3I Chronicles 28:15