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Barnes' Notes on Matthew 25:11

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Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · 19th-century historical commentary
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Open unto us - This is not to be understood as implying that any will come after the righteous shall be admitted into the kingdom, and claim admission then. It is a part of the parable to illustrate the general truth inculcated, or to prepare the way for what is afterwards said, and to keep up the narrative and make it consistent. return to 'Top of Page'
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