Skip to content

Matthew 25:9

Matthew 25:9
But the wise answered, saying, Not so; lest there be not enough for us and you: but go ye rather to them that sell, and buy for yourselves.

My Notes

Commentary

Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.

Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

But the wise answered, saying, not so,.... A flat denial; and which sprung not from want or compassion; for the saints are taught not only to compassionate one another, and to pity fallen professors,…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

lest there be not enough for us and you The bridal procession was still to be made in which there would be need of burning lamps. The wise cannot impart their oil: an incident necessary to the leading…