Matthew 25:9

* The two F.O.G. Bibles & Commentary below are currently a work in progress.

‘No,’ said the wise ones, ‘or there may not be enough for both us and you. Instead, go to those who sell oil and buy some for yourselves.’
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
But the wise answered, saying, ‘What if there isn’t enough for us and you? You go rather to those who sell, and buy for yourselves.’
World English Bible (WEB)
But{G1161} the wise{G5429} answered{G611}{(G5662)}, saying{G3004}{(G5723)}, Not so; lest{G3379} there be{G714} not{G3756} enough{G714}{(G5661)} for us{G2254} and{G2532} you{G5213}: but{G1161} go ye{G4198}{(G5737)} rather{G3123} to them{G4314} that sell{G4453}{(G5723)}, and{G2532} buy{G59}{(G5657)} for yourselves{G1438}.
Strong's King James
(9) But the wise replied saying, 'Lest there's not enough to satisfy you and us, go instead to those selling and buy for yourself.'
The F.O.G*
[9] "But the wise ones replied, 'We can't – there won't be enough for all of us. Quick, go to the merchants and buy your own.'"
The F.O.G Paraphrase
and the prudent answered, saying—Lest there may not be sufficient for us and you, go ye rather unto those selling, and buy for yourselves.
Young's Literal Translation

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