5. And when the bridegroom was delayed, they all became drowsy and fell asleep.
6. But in the middle of the night there was a shout, ‘Behold, the bridegroom! Come out to meet him!’
7. Then all those virgins woke up and trimmed their lamps.
8. And the foolish ones said to the wise ones, ‘Give us some of your olive oil, because our lamps are going out!’
9. But the wise ones answered saying, “Certainly there will never be enough for us and for you! Go instead to those who sell olive oil and buy some for yourselves.’
10. But while they had gone away to buy it the bridegroom arrived, and those who were ready went inside with him to the wedding celebration, and the door was shut.
11. And later the other virgins came also, saying, ‘Lord, lord, open the door for us!’
12. But he answered and said, ‘Truly I say to you, I do not know you!’