Matthew 25:8 bbe — And the foolish said to the wise, Give us of your oil; for our lights are going out.

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"And the foolish said to the wise, Give us of your oil; for our lights are going out."

— Matthew 25:8, Bible in Basic English

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“And the foolish said unto the wise, Give us of your oil; for our lamps are gone out.”
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Matthew 25 — Context

Now the husband was a long time in coming, and they all went to sleep.

But in the middle of the night there is a cry, The husband comes! Go out to him.

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.

Matthew 25:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 25:8 say?

Matthew 25:8 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And the foolish said to the wise, Give us of your oil; for our lights are going out.”

Where is Matthew 25:8 in the Bible?

Matthew 25:8 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 25, verse 8.

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 25:8.

What translation should I read Matthew 25:8 in?

Matthew 25:8 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 25:8?

Matthew 25:8 reads (BBE): “And the foolish said to the wise, Give us of your oil; for our lights are going out.” 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 25:8 bbe — And the foolish said to the wise, Give us of your oil; for our lights are going out.

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