Matthew 25:8

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

King James Version

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Other Translations for Matthew 25:8

BSB

The foolish ones said to the wise, 'Give us some of your oil; our lamps are going out.'

AKJV

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

CPDV

But the foolish ones said to the wise, 'Give to us from your oil, for our lamps are being extinguished.'

ERV

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

NHEB

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

SMT

And the foolish said to the discerning, Give us of your oil; for our lights are quenched.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Matthew 25:8

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Commentary for Matthew 25:8

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Matthew 25:8

Summary

Unprepared ones request assistance from prepared ones

Event

Foolish virgins ask for oil

Estimated Time Period

c. 30 AD