Matthew 25:13

“Watch therefore, etc.] In ordinances, in prayer, public and private, in hearing the word, at the Lord’s supper, and in every religious exercise; over the heart, the thoughts and affections of it; over words, actions, life, and conversation; and against all sin and unbelief, Satan’s temptations, the world, and its charms and snares, false teachers, and their doctrines, and for the bridegroom’s coming. This is the use and application of the whole parable, and shows the general design of it; the reason to enforce watchfulness follows: for ye know neither the day nor the hour; of death, or of judgment, or of the coming of the son of man, of one or the other; for it is added, wherein the son of…”

“Watch, therefore ... - This is the scope or design of the whole parable. This is the great truth that Christ wished to inculcate, and all parts of the parable are to be interpreted in reference to this admonition. Like the virgins, many are professedly going to meet the Bridegroom - the Lord Jesus Christ. Like the coming of the bridegroom, his advent will be sudden. It will be to many at an unexpected time. Many, even professing Christians, will be engaged in the business of the world; thoughtless about eternity; not expecting his approach, and not prepared. They will only profess to know him, but in works they will deny him. So death will come. All approaches of the Son of God to judge men…”

“Watch therefore - He that watches has not only a burning lamp, but likewise oil in his vessel. And even when he sleepeth, his heart waketh. He is quiet; but not secure. Matthew 25:14”

“Mat 24:42-44; Mar 13:33-37; Luk 21:36; Act 20:31; Co1 16:13; Th1 5:6; Ti2 4:5; Pe1 4:7, Pe1 5:8; Rev 16:15 Matthew 25:14”