Matthew 25:1

“Then shall the kingdom of heaven, etc.] The Gospel church state; (See Gill on “<401324>Matthew 13:24”) either as it would be a little before the coming of the son of man to take vengeance on the Jews; or as it will be a little before his second coming to judgment: for the parable is manifestly connected with, and refers to the preceding chapter, which chiefly treats of Jerusalem’s destruction: but though the Jews were in great security before their utter ruin, yet it does not appear that the Christian church was then in such a lukewarm, drowsy, and sleepy condition, as this parable represents; and since, in the latter part of the preceding chapter, there are some hints of Christ’s second and…”

“JESUS LED AWAY TO PILATE--REMORSE AND SUICIDE OF JUDAS. ( = Mar 15:1; Luk 23:1; Joh 18:28). (Mat 27:1-10) Then Judas, which had betrayed him, when he saw that he was condemned--The condemnation, even though not unexpected, might well fill him with horror. But perhaps this unhappy man expected, that, while he got the bribe, the Lord would miraculously escape, as He had once and again done before, out of His enemies power: and if so, his remorse would come upon him with all the greater keenness. repented himself--but, as the issue too sadly showed, it was "the sorrow of the world, which worketh death" (Co2 7:10). and brought again the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and elders--A…”

“Then shall the kingdom of heaven - See the notes at Matthew 3:2. The phrase here refers to his coming in the day of judgment. Shall be likened - Or shall resemble. The meaning is, “When the Son of man returns to judgment, it will be as it was in the case of ten virgins in a marriage ceremony.” The coming of Christ to receive his people to himself is often represented under the similitude of a marriage, the church being represented as his spouse or bride. The marriage relation is the most tender, firm, and endearing of any known on earth, and on this account it suitably represents the union of believers to Christ. See Matthew 9:15; John 3:29; Revelation 19:7; Revelation 21:9; Ephesians…”

“Then shall the kingdom of heaven - That is, the candidates for it, be like ten virgins - The bridemaids on the wedding night were wont to go to the house where the bride was, with burning lamps or torches in their hands, to wait for the bride groom's coming. When he drew near, they went to meet him with their lamps, and to conduct him to the bride. Matthew 25:3”

“25:1-13 This parable reinforces the need for individuals to be watchful and to prepare for the return of Christ (25:13; see also Luke 12:35-36). 25:1 To meet the bridegroom is an image for the coming of the Messiah (see Mark 2:19-20). • Details of wedding customs during the period are not known. Some think that the bride was led to the home of the bridegroom, who would stay away until the time appointed for the wedding feast. The bridesmaids, who had already escorted the bride to the groom’s home, would then wait for news of his arrival and escort him to the feast (Matt 25:10). Others think the groom may have come late in the night to the bride’s home, where he was announced. Then, after…”

“Then: Mat 24:42-51; Luk 21:34-36 the kingdom: Mat 3:2, Mat 13:24, Mat 13:31, Mat 13:38, Mat 13:44, Mat 13:45, Mat 13:47, Mat 20:1, Mat 22:2; Dan 2:44 ten: Psa 45:14; Sol 1:3, Sol 5:8, Sol 5:16, Sol 6:1, Sol 6:8, Sol 6:9; Co1 11:2; Rev 14:4 which: Mat 5:16; Luk 12:35, Luk 12:36; Phi 2:15, Phi 2:16 went: Ti2 4:8; Tit 2:13; Pe2 1:13-15, Pe2 3:12, Pe2 3:13 the bridegroom: Mat 9:15, Mat 22:2; Psa 45:9-11; Isa 54:5, Isa 62:4, Isa 62:5; Mar 2:19, Mar 2:20; Luk 5:34, Luk 5:35; Joh 3:29; Co2 11:2; Eph 5:25-33; Rev 19:7, Rev 21:2, Rev 21:9 Matthew 25:2”