KJV ORIGINAL
They that were foolish took their lamps, and took no oil with them:
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
The ones who weren't thinking ahead grabbed their lamps but completely forgot to bring backup oil.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Being unprepared isn't just inconvenient — it's costly.
📜 Historical Context — Why was this verse written?
The Gospel of Matthew was written for a Jewish-Christian audience, likely in Syria, during the late first century CE. It aimed to present Jesus as the Messiah, provide ethical instruction for the early church, and prepare believers for the anticipated return of Christ.
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