Matthew 25:10

New Testament Gospel ASV (1901)

What does Matthew 25:10 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And while they went away to buy, the bridegroom came; and they that were ready went in with him to the marriage feast: and the door was shut.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

And while they went away to buy, the bridegroom came; and they that were ready went in with him to the marriage feast: and the door was shut.
Matthew 25:10 — American Standard Version

Context — Matthew 25

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
10And while they went away to buy, the bridegroom came; and they that were ready went in with him to the marriage feast: and the door was shut.

What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“And while they went to buy, etc.] 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…”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“Went in with him to the marriage - The “marriage-feast.” The marriage ceremony took place before the bride left her father’s house, but a feast was given at the house of her husband, which was also called the “marriage,” or a part of the marriage solemnities. This part of the parable doubtless represents the entrance of those who “are ready,” or prepared, into the kingdom of God, when the Son of man shall come. They will be ready who have repented of their sins; who truly believe on the Lord Jesus; who live a holy life; and who wait for his coming. See Mark 16:16; John 5:24; Acts 3:19; Revelation 22:11; 2 Peter 3:11-12; 1 Timothy 6:17-19; 2 Timothy 4:6-8. The door was shut - No more could be…”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“the bridegroom: Mat 25:6; Rev 1:7, Rev 22:12, Rev 22:20 they: Mat 25:20-23; Amo 8:12, Amo 8:13; Luk 12:36, Luk 12:37; Col 1:12; Ti2 4:8; Pe1 1:13 and the: Gen 7:16; Num 14:28-34; Psa 95:11; Luk 13:25; Heb 3:18, Heb 3:19; Rev 22:11 Matthew 25:11”
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