# 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]])