Matthew 25:11

Afterward came also the other virgins, saying, Lord, Lord, open to us.

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Word by word — the Greek

Word	Greek	Strong’s	Meaning
Afterward	ὕστερον hýsteron	G5305	more lately
came	ἔρχονται erchontai	G2064	to come or go (in a great variety of applications · verb — present middle or passive deponent indicative, 3rd person plural
also	καὶ kai	G2532	and · conjunction
the	παρθένοι parthenoi	G3933	a maiden · noun — nominative plural feminine
other	λοιπαὶ loipai	G3062	remaining ones · adjective — nominative plural feminine
virgins	παρθένος parthénos	G3933	a maiden
saying	λέγουσαι· legousai	G3004	properly · verb — present active participle, nominative plural feminine
Lord	κύριε kurie	G2962	supreme in authority · noun — vocative singular masculine
Lord	κύριε, kurie	G2962	supreme in authority · noun — vocative singular masculine
open	ἄνοιξον anoixon	G455	to open up (literally or figuratively · verb — aorist active imperative, 2nd person singular
to us	ἡμῖν hēmîn	G2254	to (or for

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Cross-references

Matthew 7:21-23 Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in he…
Hebrews 12:16-17 Lest there be any fornicator, or profane person, as Esau, who for one morsel of meat sold his birthright.

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Commentary

John Gill on Matthew 25:11

Afterwards came also the other virgins,.... The "other five virgins", as the Persic version reads. The "other"; that were only virgins in name, not in reality; they were different from the wise, they were foolish ones; they were other than those that were ready, they were unprepared ones; and in another situation than those that entered in; they were without, they were now separated from the company of the wise virgins, with whom they had been so long; and what was worst of all, they were to be so for ever. These "also came"; from buying oil: they went about, and came just as they went without any; they came to the door of the bridechamber, being desirous to be let in, and hoping to partake…

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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

Yet though the season of repentance is now past, the foolish virgins come and beg that entrance may be granted to them.
— Hilary of Poitiers ((as quoted by Aquinas, AD 1274)), Catena Aurea by Aquinas

Their worthy confession calling Him, Lord, Lord, is a mark of faith. But what avails it to confess with the mouth Him whom you deny with your works?
— Jerome ((as quoted by Aquinas, AD 1274)), Catena Aurea by Aquinas

(Verse 11) And lastly come the remaining virgins, saying: Lord, Lord, open to us. Truly, an excellent confession in addressing the Lord, and the repetition of the same is an indication of faith. But what use is it to invoke with words, when you deny him with your actions?
— Jerome, Commentary on Matthew

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Dictionary and topics

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
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; — 11:2,3;12:22,27,28;
Reprobacy · General scriptures concerning — General scriptures concerning
Resurrection · General scriptures concerning