7. Then all those virgins arose, and trimmed their lamps.
8. And the foolish said unto the wise, Give us of your oil; for our lamps are going out.
9. But the wise answered, saying, Peradventure there will not be enough for us and you: go ye rather to them that sell, and buy for yourselves.
10. And while they went away to buy, the bridegroom came; and they that were ready went in with him to the marriage feast: and the door was shut.
11. Afterward come also the other virgins, saying, Lord, Lord, open to us.
12. But he answered and said, Verily I say unto you, I know you not.
13. Watch therefore, for ye know not the day nor the hour.
14. For it is as when a man, going into another country, called his own servants, and delivered unto them his goods.
15. And unto one he gave five talents, to another two, to another one; to each according to his several ability; and he went on his journey.
16. Straightway he that received the five talents went and traded with them, and made other five talents.
17. In like manner he also that received the two gained other two.