Overview
The Bible addresses fools across 11 verses, drawn from the New Testament. These passages cluster most in Matthew. Closely related themes include Bridegroom, Judgment, Opportunity and Parables.
Key Bible verses about fools
New Testament
Matthew
And five of them were wise, and five were foolish.
They that were foolish took their lamps, and took no oil with them:
But the wise took oil in their vessels with their lamps.
While the bridegroom tarried, they all slumbered and slept.
And at midnight there was a cry made, Behold, the bridegroom cometh; go ye out to meet him.
Then all those virgins arose, and trimmed their lamps.
And the foolish said unto the wise, Give us of your oil; for our lamps are gone out. gone out: or, going out
But the wise answered, saying, Not so; lest there be not enough for us and you: but go ye rather to them that sell, and buy for yourselves.
And while they went to buy, the bridegroom came; and they that were ready went in with him to the marriage: and the door was shut.
Afterward came also the other virgins, saying, Lord, Lord, open to us.
But he answered and said, Verily I say unto you, I know you not.
Studying fools for yourself
- Begin with Matthew 25:2, then read the passages below in canonical order.
- Widen the study to related themes: Bridegroom, Judgment, Opportunity and Parables.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Bible say about fools?
The Bible addresses fools across 11 verses, drawn from the New Testament. These passages cluster most in Matthew. Closely related themes include Bridegroom, Judgment, Opportunity and Parables.
How many Bible verses are about fools?
The Bible references fools in 11 verses (King James Version).
Where does the Bible first mention fools?
In canonical order, the first of these passages is Matthew 25:2: “And five of them were wise, and five were foolish.”
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