Matthew 25:9
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.
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 answered, saying, Peradventure there will not be enough for us and you: go ye rather to them that sell, and buy for yourselves.
and the prudent answered, saying--Lest there may not be sufficient for us and you, go ye rather unto those selling, and buy for yourselves.
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.
Cross References
None of them can by any means redeem his brother, nor give to God a ransom for him:
That he should still live for ever, and not see corruption.
Ho, every one that thirsteth, come ye to the waters, and he that hath no money; come ye, buy, and …
Incline your ear, and come unto me: hear, and your soul shall live; and I will make an everlasting covenant …
Seek ye the Lord while he may be found, call ye upon him while he is near:
Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts: and let him return unto the Lord, and …
Then said the Lord unto me, Though Moses and Samuel stood before me, yet my mind could not be toward …
Though these three men, Noah, Daniel, and Job, were in it, they should deliver but their own souls by their …
Though these three men were in it, as I live, saith the Lord God, they shall deliver neither sons nor …
Though Noah, Daniel, and Job, were in it, as I live, saith the Lord God, they shall deliver neither son …