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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Word by word — the Greek

Word	Greek	Strong’s	Meaning
And	δὲ de	G1161	but · conjunction
while	ἀπερχομένων aperchomenōn	G565	to go off (i.e. depart) · verb — present middle or passive deponent participle, genitive plural feminine
they	αὐτῶν autōn	G846	the reflexive pronoun self · personal pronoun — genitive plural feminine
went	ἀπέρχομαι apérchomai	G565	to go off (i.e. depart)
to buy	ἀγοράσαι agorasai	G59	properly · verb — aorist active infinitive
the bridegroom	νυμφίος, numphios	G3566	a bride-groom (literally or figuratively) · noun — nominative singular masculine
came	ἦλθεν ēlthen	G2064	to come or go (in a great variety of applications · verb — second aorist active indicative, 3rd person singular
and	καὶ kai	G2532	and · conjunction
they that were ready	ἕτοιμοι hetoimoi	G2092	adjusted · adjective — nominative plural feminine
went in	εἰσῆλθον eisēlthon	G1525	to enter (literally or figuratively) · verb — second aorist active indicative, 3rd person plural
with	μετ᾽ met᾽	G3326	properly · preposition
him	αὐτοῦ autou	G846	the reflexive pronoun self · personal pronoun — genitive singular masculine
to	εἰς eis	G1519	to or into (indicating the point reached or entered) · preposition
the marriage	γάμους, gamous	G1062	nuptials · noun — accusative plural masculine
and	καὶ kai	G2532	and · conjunction
the door	θύρα. thura	G2374	a portal or entrance (the opening or the closure · noun — nominative singular feminine
was shut	ἐκλείσθη ekleisthē	G2808	to close (literally or figuratively) · verb — aorist passive indicative, 3rd person singular

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Cross-references

Luke 13:25 When once the master of the house is risen up, and hath shut to the door, and ye begin to stand without, and to knock at the door, saying, L…
Matthew 24:44 Therefore be ye also ready: for in such an hour as ye think not the Son of man cometh.
Luke 12:36-37 And ye yourselves like unto men that wait for their lord, when he will return from the wedding; that when he cometh and knocketh, they may o…
1 Peter 1:13 Wherefore gird up the loins of your mind, be sober, and hope to the end for the grace that is to be brought unto you at the revelation of Je…
Genesis 7:16 And they that went in, went in male and female of all flesh, as God had commanded him: and the LORD shut him in.
Psalms 95:11 Unto whom I sware in my wrath that they should not enter into my rest.
Amos 8:12-13 And they shall wander from sea to sea, and from the north even to the east, they shall run to and fro to seek the word of the LORD, and shal…
Matthew 25:6 And at midnight there was a cry made, Behold, the bridegroom cometh; go ye out to meet him.

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Commentary

John Gill on Matthew 25:10

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, but they really did go out to buy; which may design their attendance on the word and ordinances, where they stopped: they did not go to Christ for grace, for if they had gone directly to him, they had met him; but they went another way, and missed him; they took buying in a proper sense, and thought to have obtained grace by their own works: wherefore, though they went to buy, they did not, nor could they, their attempts were vain and fruitless; and while they were employing themselves in this way…

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John Calvin on Matthew 25:1-13

Matthew 25:1-13 Matthew 25:1-13 1. Then shall the kingdom of heaven be like ten virgins, who took their lamps, and went out to meet the bridegroom. 2. And five of them were foolish, and five were wise. 3. They that were foolish, while they took their lamps, took no oil with them: 4. But the wise took oil in their vessels along with their lamps. 5. And while the bridegroom tarried, they all slumbered and slept. 6. And at midnight a cry arose, Behold, the bridegroom cometh; go you out to meet him. 7. Then all those virgins arose, and trimmed their lamps. 8. And the foolish said to the wise, Give us of your oil; for our lamps are going out. 9. But the wise answered, saying, By no means, lest…

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Tyndale Open Study Notes on Matthew 25:6

The arrival of the bridegroom at midnight while the bridesmaids slept further highlights the fact that the second coming of Jesus will come suddenly, at a time that no one can anticipate (24:42-51).

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The Church Fathers

The marriage is the putting on of immortality, and the joining together corruption and incorruption in a new union...
— Hilary of Poitiers ((as quoted by Aquinas, AD 1274)), Catena Aurea by Aquinas

(ubi sup.) When they have been taken in who have been changed into angelic being (1 Cor. 15:51), all entrance into the kingdom of heaven is closed; after the judgment, there is no more place for prayers or merit.
— Augustine of Hippo ((as quoted by Aquinas, AD 1274)), Catena Aurea by Aquinas

Or, He says, While they went to buy, because there are men to be found who have neglected to learn any thing useful, till when, in the very end of their life, when they set themselves to learn, they are overtaken by death.
— Origen of Alexandria ((as quoted by Aquinas, AD 1274)), Catena Aurea by Aquinas

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Dictionary and topics

Banquet — A feast provided for the entertainment of a company of guests (Esther 5; 7; 1 Pet. 4:3); such as was provided for our Lord by his friends in Bethany (Matt. 26:6; Mark 14:3; comp. John 12:2). These…
Bride — Frequently used in the ordinary sense (Isa. 49:18; 61:10, etc.). The relation between Christ and his church is set forth under the figure of that between a bridegroom and bride (John 3:29). The…
Judgment, The final — The sentence that will be passed on our actions at the last day (Matt. 25; Rom. 14:10, 11; 2 Cor. 5:10; 2 Thess. 1:7-10). The judge is Jesus Christ, as mediator. All judgment is committed to him…
Bridegroom · Parable of — Parable of
Door · .Closed — .Closed
Fool · .Of the foolish virgns — .Of the foolish virgns
Fools · Are: Mere professors of religion — Are: Mere professors of religion
Judgment · THE GENERAL — THE GENERAL
Kingdom Of Heaven · .To ten virgins — .To ten virgins
Opportunity · THE MEASURE OF RESPONSIBILITY — THE MEASURE OF RESPONSIBILITY
Parables · Parables of christ: Ten virgins — Parables of christ: Ten virgins
Probation · None after — None after
Procrastination · 11:2,3;12:22,27,28;