Contradiction with James 1:5
This verse encourages seeking wisdom from God by asking, whereas Matthew 25:5 describes the wise and foolish virgins falling asleep instead of being vigilant.
James 1:5: If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all [men] liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.
Contradiction with Proverbs 6:9
This verse warns against laziness and sleep, encouraging vigilance, which contradicts the virgins sleeping in Matthew 25:5.
Proverbs 6:9: How long wilt thou sleep, O sluggard? when wilt thou arise out of thy sleep?
Contradiction with Romans 13:11
This verse emphasizes being awake and alert because the day of salvation is near, contrasting with the sleeping virgins in Matthew 25:5.
Romans 13:11: And that, knowing the time, that now [it is] high time to awake out of sleep: for now [is] our salvation nearer than when we believed.
Contradiction with 1 Thessalonians 5:6
This verse calls for being watchful and sober, which is the opposite of the virgins' sleep in Matthew 25:5.
1 Thessalonians 5:6: Therefore let us not sleep, as [do] others; but let us watch and be sober.
Contradiction with Proverbs 20:13
This verse warns against loving sleep to avoid poverty, differing from the metaphorical sleep of the virgins in Matthew 25:5.
Proverbs 20:13: Love not sleep, lest thou come to poverty; open thine eyes, [and] thou shalt be satisfied with bread.