Matthew 25:4 net — But the wise ones took flasks of olive oil with their lamps.

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"But the wise ones took flasks of olive oil with their lamps."

— Matthew 25:4, NET Bible

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“But the wise took oil in their vessels with their lamps.”
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“but the wise took oil in their vessels with their lamps. ”
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“but the wise took oil in their vessels with their lamps.”
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Matthew 25 — Context

The Parable of the Ten Virgins“At that time the kingdom of heaven will be like ten virgins who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom.

Five of the virgins were foolish, and five were wise.

When the foolish ones took their lamps, they did not take extra olive oil with them.

But the wise ones took flasks of olive oil with their lamps.

When the bridegroom was delayed a long time, they all became drowsy and fell asleep.

But at midnight there was a shout,‘Look, the bridegroom is here! Come out to meet him.’

Then all the virgins woke up and trimmed their lamps.

Matthew 25:4 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 25:4 say?

Matthew 25:4 in the NET Bible reads: “But the wise ones took flasks of olive oil with their lamps.”

Where is Matthew 25:4 in the Bible?

Matthew 25:4 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 25, verse 4.

Who wrote Matthew?

Matthew is traditionally attributed to Matthew (Levi), tax-collector turned apostle. It was written c. AD 50–70.

What is the book of Matthew about?

Matthew presents Jesus as the long-awaited Jewish Messiah — son of David, son of Abraham, fulfillment of the Law and the Prophets. Structured around five great teaching blocks including the Sermon on the Mount, it ends with the risen King commissioning his disciples to make disciples of all nations.

What are the major themes of Matthew?

Matthew explores themes including Kingdom of Heaven, Messiah, Fulfillment, Discipleship, Great Commission. These themes shape the meaning and context of Matthew 25:4.

What translation should I read Matthew 25:4 in?

Matthew 25:4 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize Matthew 25:4?

Matthew 25:4 reads (NET): “But the wise ones took flasks of olive oil with their lamps.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

Matthew 25:4 net — But the wise ones took flasks of olive oil with their lamps.

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