Matthew 25:1
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Then shall the kingdom of heaven be likened unto ten virgins, which took their lamps, and went forth to meet the bridegroom.“At that time the kingdom of heaven will be like ten virgins who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom.
In other translations
Then shall the kingdom of heaven be likened unto ten virgins, which took their lamps, and went forth to meet the bridegroom.“At that time the kingdom of heaven will be like ten virgins who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom.
Greek words
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