richmahn_en_tn/mat/25/10.md

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Connecting Statement:

Jesus concludes the parable about the ten virgins. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parables)

they went away

"the five foolish virgins went away"

to buy

The understood information can be stated clearly. Alternate translation: "to buy more oil" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsis)

those who were ready

These are the virgins who had extra oil.

the door was shut

This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: "the servants shut the door" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive)