pre⋅par⋅ed⋅ness

[pri-pair-id-nis]

–noun

1.

the state of being prepared; readiness.

2.

possession of adequate armed forces, industrial resources and potential, etc., esp. as a deterrent to enemy attack.

 

Matthew 25 (Amp.)

1THEN THE kingdom of heaven shall be likened to ten virgins who took their lamps and went to meet the bridegroom.

    2Five of them were foolish (thoughtless, without forethought) and five were wise (sensible, intelligent, and prudent).

    3For when the foolish took their lamps, they did not take any [extra] oil with them;

    4But the wise took flasks of oil along with them [also] with their lamps.

    5While the bridegroom lingered and was slow in coming, they all began nodding their heads, and they fell asleep.

    6But at midnight there was a shout, Behold, the bridegroom! Go out to meet him!

    7Then all those virgins got up and put their own lamps in order.

    8And the foolish said to the wise, Give us some of your oil, for our lamps are going out.

    9But the wise replied, There will not be enough for us and for you; go instead to the dealers and buy for yourselves.

    10But while they were going away to buy, the bridegroom came, and those who were prepared went in with him to the marriage feast; and the door was shut.

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