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Matthew 25:10

Matthew 25:10
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.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

And while they went to buy,.... The foolish virgins so far took the advice of the wise, as to go forth to buy oil for themselves: they not only had some thoughts about it, and resolutions to do it,…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Went in with him to the marriage - The “marriage-feast.” The marriage ceremony took place before the bride left her father’s house, but a feast was given at the house of her husband, which was also…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

went in with him to the marriage Rather, to the marriage feast. The happiness of the blest is often described by the image of a great supper, cp. ch. Mat 26:29.