Skip to content

Matthew 25:8

Matthew 25:8
And the foolish said unto the wise, Give us of your oil; for our lamps are gone out.

My Notes

Commentary

Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.

Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

And the foolish said unto the wise, give us of your oil,.... A graceless person may be able to see the grace of God in others, be convinced of it, and acknowledge it, as these foolish virgins did:…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

are gone out Rather, "are going out." Even the foolish virgins had not been quite unwatchful, they were nearly ready for the Lord's appearing.