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Matthew 25:9 KJV
Matthew · chapter 25 · verse 9 · King James Version
But the wise answered, saying, Not so; lest there be not enough for us and you: but go ye rather to them that sell, and buy for yourselves.Matthew 25:9 · King James Version
Matthew 25:9 in context
7Then all those virgins arose, and trimmed their lamps.
8And the foolish said unto the wise, Give us of your oil; for our lamps are gone out.
9But the wise answered, saying, Not so; lest there be not enough for us and you: but go ye rather to them that sell, and buy for yourselves.
10And 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.
11Afterward came also the other virgins, saying, Lord, Lord, open to us.
Key words (Strong's)
- answeredapokrinomaito give an answer to a question proposed, to answer, to begin to speak, but always where…G611 →
- sayinglegōto say, to speak, affirm over, maintain, to teach, to exhort, advise, to command, direct…G3004 →
- enougharkeōto be possessed of unfailing strength, to be strong, to suffice, to be enough, to defend…G714 →
- rathermallonmore, to a greater degree, rather, much, by far, rather, sooner, more willingly, more…G3123 →
- wisephronimosintelligent, wise, prudentG5429 →
- lestmēpotethat... not, lest, whether perhaps, whether or not, in no way, perhapsG3379 →
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