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Berean Standard Bible

“But the wise ones took oil in flasks along with their lamps.”

Matthew 25:4

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Study note

In the parable of the ten virgins, five are wise and five are foolish as they wait for the bridegroom. All have lamps, but they differ in preparation.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

But the wise ones took oil in flasks along with their lamps.

World English Bible (WEB)

but the wise took oil in their vessels with their lamps.

King James Version (KJV)

But the wise took oil in their vessels with their lamps.

American Standard Version (ASV)

but the wise took oil in their vessels with their lamps.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

But the wise took oil in their vessels with their lights.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

and the prudent took oil in their vessels, with their lamps.

Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Mas las prudentes tomaron aceite en sus vasos, juntamente con sus lámparas.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Cinco de ellas fueron sabias y llenaron bien las lámparas de aceite, mientras que las otras cinco, insensatas, no lo hicieron.

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