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The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 25:2

Five of them were wise ( φρο ì νιμοι , Matthew 24:45 ), and five were foolish. The best uncials ( א , B, C, D, L) invert the clauses, in agreement with the order in Matthew 25:3 , Matthew 25:4 . So the Vulgate. In this case the idea would be that the foolish were a more prominent and noticeable class than the others. All the virgins were outwardly the same, were provided with the same lamps, prepared to perform the same office; the difference in their characters is proved... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 25:2

Signs of wisdom and of folly in the Christian life. "And five of them were wise, and five were foolish." We should not confuse the word "foolish" with the word "wicked." Some were thoughtless, heedless of possibilities; they lived in the present, and could not anticipate. Life is full of emergencies, and he is wise who prepares for all that he can imagine may come. Our Lord frequently impressed the importance of forethought in the Christian life. He had immediately before been counselling... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 25:3

They that were foolish ( αἱ ì τινες μωραι ì )… took no oil with them . It has been doubted whether they brought no oil of their own at all, trusting to get their lamps filled by others, or whether they neglected to bring an additional supply to replenish them when exhausted. The latter seems most likely to be the sense intended; as the spiritual aspect of the parable places both classes in exactly the same position at starting, and we know from other sources that, the oil... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 25:4

In their vessels. These were the flasks or vases carried by the maidens to replenish the oil in the lamps as occasion demanded. The contrast between the two classes seems to lie in the foresight of the one and the negligent carelessness of the other. It has been common from early times to find in the lamps the symbol of faith, in the oil the good works that proceed therefrom. The wise virgins exercise their faith in charity and good works; the foolish profess, indeed, the faith of Christ but... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 25:4

The provision for Christian emergencies. "The wise took oil in their vessels with their lamps." Some think that torches of tow, steeped in oil, and fastened to the end of sticks, may be meant. Wetstein quotes the following from Rabbi Solomo: "It was the custom in the land of Ishmael to bring the bride from the house of her father to that of her husband in the night time; and there were about tea staffs; upon the top of each was a brazen dish, containing rags, oil, and pitch, and this being... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 25:5

While the bridegroom tarried ( Matthew 24:48 ). We may suppose that all had lighted their lamps at first, in expectation of being immediately called to meet the bridegroom. But he came not. The advent of Christ was not to be as speedy as the disciples imagined. No one could divine when it would take place. As St. Augustine says, "Latet ultimus dies, ut observetur omnis dies." See here a figure of each Christian's probation. They all slumbered ( ἐνυ ì σταξαν ) and slept ( ἐκα ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 25:6

At midnight. When sleep is deepest and awaking most unwelcome. The Lord will come "as a thief in the night" ( Matthew 24:42-44 ; 1 Thessalonians 5:2 ). There was a cry made ( γε ì γονεν , hath been made ) . The cry comes either from the watchers or from the advancing company. We are told by the apostle ( 1 Thessalonians 4:16 ) that "the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God." The suddenness of the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 25:7

Trimmed their lamps. The trimming consisted in removing the charred portion of the wick, and raising the wick itself by means of a pointed wire which was fastened by a chain to each lamp. These operations would be followed by the replenishment of the vase with oil from the vessel carried for what purpose. In a spiritual sense the dormant grace has to be revived at the awful summons. It had, indeed, come upon all unexpectedly at the moment; but while one party was ready to meet the emergency,... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 25:8

The foolish said unto the wise. They apply to their prudent companions for aid at this crisis. They recognize now the superior wisdom of the others, and would fain have their assistance to hide their own deficiencies. Are gone out ( σβε ì νυνται , are going out ) . The lamps, fresh trimmed, had burned for a few moments, and then, having no oil, soon waned and died out. Spiritually speaking, the idea of these people seems to have been that the merits of others could supply their... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 25:9

Not so; lest there be not enough ( μη ì ποτε οὐ μησῃ , haply it will not suffice ). Edersheim renders, "Not at all—it will never suffice for us and you," in order to give the force of the double negation. In Aristotle, μη ì ποτε is often equivalent to "perhaps," e.g. 'Eth. Nic.,' 10.1. 3. "Even so they failed," says St. Chrysostom, "and neither the humanity of those of whom they begged, nor the easiness of their request, nor their necessity and want, made them obtain... read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 25:2

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 25:2

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 25:3

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 25:4

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 25:4

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 25:5

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 25:6

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 25:7

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 25:8

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 25:9

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