Bible in Basic English
"And while they went to get oil, the master came; and those who were ready went in with him to the feast: and the door was shut."
— Matthew 25:10, Bible in Basic English
“And while they went to buy, the bridegroom came; and they that were ready went in with him to the marriage: and the door was shut.”
“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. ”
“While they went away to buy, the bridegroom came, and those who were ready went in with him to the marriage feast, and the door was shut.”
“But while they had gone to buy it, the bridegroom arrived, and those who were ready went inside with him to the wedding banquet. Then the door was shut.”
“Now whilst they went to buy the bridegroom came: and they that were ready went in with him to the marriage. And the door was shut.”
Then all those virgins got up, and made ready their lights.
And the foolish said to the wise, Give us of your oil; for our lights are going out.
But the wise made answer, saying, There may not be enough for us and you; it would be better for you to go to the traders and get oil for yourselves.
And while they went to get oil, the master came; and those who were ready went in with him to the feast: and the door was shut.
After that the other virgins came, saying, Lord, Lord, let us in.
But he made answer and said, Truly I say to you, I have no knowledge of you.
Keep watch, then, because you are not certain of the day or of the hour.