VerseTertullian, 3th c. — On Modesty Read all of Matthew 25 →
Matthew 25:8
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“If, however, you are a sinner, how will the oil of your puny torch be able to suffice for you and for me?”
Original
8And the foolish said unto the wise, Give us of your oil; for our lamps are gone out.
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6And at midnight there was a cry made, Behold, the bridegroom cometh; go ye out to meet him.
7Then all those virgins arose, and trimmed their lamps.
— Matthew 25:8 —
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.