Matthew 25:7
“Then all those virgins arose, and trimmed their lampes.”
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Matthew 25:7 Context
5While the bridegrome taried, they all slumbred and slept. 6And at midnight there was a cry made, Behold, the bridegrome commeth, goe ye out to meet him. 7Then all those virgins arose, and trimmed their lampes. 8And the foolish said vnto the wise, Giue vs of your oyle, for our lampes are gone out. 9But the wise answered, saying, Not so, lest there be not ynough for vs and you, but goe ye rather to them that sell, and buy for your selues.
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Other Translations for Matthew 25:7
Then all those virgins arose, and trimmed their lamps.
- King James Version
"Then all those virgins rose and trimmed their lamps.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
Then all those virgins arose, and trimmed their lamps.
- American Standard Version (1901)
Then all those virgins got up, and made ready their lights.
- Basic English Bible
Then all those virgins arose and trimmed their torches.
- Darby Bible
Then all those virgins arose, and trimmed their lamps.
- Webster's Bible
Then all those bridesmaids roused themselves and trimmed their torches.
- Weymouth Bible
Then all those virgins arose, and trimmed their lamps.
- World English Bible
Thanne alle tho virgyns risen vp, and araieden her laumpis.
- Wycliffe Bible
`Then rose all those virgins, and trimmed their lamps,
- Youngs Literal Bible
Wesley's Notes for Matthew 25:7
25:7 They trimmed their lamps - They examined themselves and prepared to meet their God.
People's Bible Notes for Matthew 25:7
Mt 25:7 All . . . arose, and trimmed their lamps. The object of trimming would be to secure a brighter light. It would involve the trimming of the wick and replenishing the oil if needed. When the cry does arise there will be a wonderful lamp-trimming.