Matthew 25:9

Not so, lest, etc. [μ η π ο τ ε ο υ μ η α ρ κ ε σ η]. The Greek does not give the blunt negative of the A. V. It is a more courteous form of refusal, making the reason for refusing to supply the place of the negative. Give us of your oil, say the foolish. The wise reply, Lest perchance there be not by any means [ο υ μ η, τ η ε δ ο υ β λ ε ν ε γ α τ ι ς ε] enough. The Rev. gives it very happily. Per adventure there will not be enough, etc.