Matthew 25:4
But the wise took oil in their vessels with their lamps.
Context
This verse from Matthew Chapter 25 connects to 10 cross-references. Three parables on readiness and judgment: the wise and foolish virgins who await the bridegroom, the talents entrusted to servants with differing returns, and the great judgment of the nations based on care for 'the least of these my brothers' …
Other Translations
but the wise took oil in their vessels with their lamps.
and the prudent took oil in their vessels, with their lamps.
But the wise took oil in their vessels with their lights.
Cross References
But the anointing which ye have received of him abideth in you, and ye need not that any man teach …
But ye have an unction from the Holy One, and ye know all things.
These be they who separate themselves, sensual, having not the Spirit.
Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law.
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith,
Thou lovest righteousness, and hatest wickedness: therefore God, thy God, hath anointed thee with the oil of gladness above thy …
Who hath also sealed us, and given the earnest of the Spirit in our hearts.
And two olive trees by it, one upon the right side of the bowl, and the other upon the left …
And said unto me, What seest thou? And I said, I have looked, and behold a candlestick all of gold, …
For he whom God hath sent speaketh the words of God: for God giveth not the Spirit by measure unto …