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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771
Gill's Exposition
While the bridegroom tarried,.... The space of time here referred to, is either from the ascension of Christ, to his coming to take vengeance on the Jews; or from thence to his second coming; or…
Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Barnes' Notes
The bridegroom tarried - That is, while they waited for him. It was uncertain at what time he would come. He delayed longer than they expected. All slumbered and slept - Waiting until near midnight,…
Academic commentary, 1882–1921
Cambridge Bible
the bridegroom The thought of Christ as the Bridegroom of the Church is hardly appropriate here, for in the parable the maidens, and not the bride, are the expectant Church. The thought of the…
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