King James Bible
KJVBut the wise took oil in their vessels with their lamps.
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
The verse Matthew 25:4 varies across translations. For example, the KJV emphasizes certain traditional terms, while the ASV offers a more literal rendering. This page provides a side-by-side comparison of all available translations to highlight these nuances.
| Translation | Verse Text | Copy |
|---|---|---|
King James BibleKJV | But the wise took oil in their vessels with their lamps. | |
American Standard VersionASV | but the wise took oil in their vessels with their lamps. | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | But the wise took oil in their vessels with the lamps. | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | but the prudent took oil in their vessels with their torches. | |
English Revised VersionERV | but the wise took oil in their vessels with their lamps. | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | But the wise took oil in their vessels with their lamps. | |
World English BibleWEB | but the wise took oil in their vessels with their lamps. | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | and the prudent took oil in their vessels, with their lamps. | |
American King James VersionAKJV | But the wise took oil in their vessels with their lamps. | |
Weymouth New TestamentWNT | but the wise, besides their torches, took oil in their flasks. |