[1] Then shall the kingdom of heaven be likened unto ten virgins, which took lamps, and went forth the bridegroom. [2] And five of them wise, and five were foolish. [3] that were foolish took their lamps, and took no oil with them: [4] But the wise took oil in vessels with lamps. [5] While the bridegroom tarried, they all slumbered and slept. [6] And at midnight there was a cry made, Behold, the bridegroom go ye out to meet him. [7] Then all those virgins arose, and trimmed lamps. [8] And the foolish said unto the wise, Give of oil; for lamps are gone out. [9] But the wise answered, saying, Not so; lest not enough and but go ye rather to them that sell, and buy for yourselves. [10] And 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. [11] Afterward came also the other virgins, saying, Lord, open [12] But he answered and said, Verily I say I know not. [13] Watch therefore, for ye know neither the day nor the hour wherein the Son of man cometh. [14] For the kingdom of heaven is as a man travelling into a far country, who called his own servants, and delivered unto them [15] And unto one he gave five talents, to another two, and to another one; to every man according to his several ability; and straightway took his journey. [16] he that had received the five talents went and traded with the same, and them other five talents. [17] likewise he that had received two, gained other two. [18] But he that had received one went and digged the earth, and his lord's money. [19] After a long time the lord of those servants cometh, and reckoneth with them. [20] And so he that had received five talents came and brought other five talents, saying, Lord, thou deliveredst five talents: I have gained five talents more. [21] His lord said unto him, Well done, thou good and faithful servant: faithful over a few things, ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy lord. [22] He also two talents came and said, Lord, thou deliveredst two talents: I have gained two other talents [23] His lord said unto him, Well done, good and faithful servant; faithful over a few things, ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy lord. [24] Then he which had received the one talent came and said, Lord, I knew that an hard man, reaping where not sown, and gathering where not strawed: [25] And I was afraid, and went and hid talent in the earth: there thou hast that is thine. [26] His lord answered and said unto him, Thou wicked and slothful servant, thou knewest that I reap where I sowed not, and gather where not strawed: [27] oughtest therefore to have put money to the exchangers, and then at my coming I should have received mine own with usury. [28] Take therefore the talent from him, and give it unto him which hath ten talents. [29] For unto every one that hath shall be given, and he shall have abundance: but from him that hath not shall be taken away even that which he hath. [30] And cast ye the unprofitable servant into outer darkness: there weeping and gnashing of teeth.