Matthew 25:10 And while they went to buy, the bridegroom came; and they that were ready went in with him to the marriage: and the door was shut. Dreadful to be read or heard; but much more so to be experienced. Oh, foolish virgins; foolish indeed. All their labour is now lost, and they themselves too. Separated from the wise virgins, their fellows, and from God. I. The "door" primarily the door of heaven, and with it the door of (1) opportunity; (2) pity; (3) hope. II. Awfulness of this. (1) It is God who shuts the door. (2) No other way of entrance. (3) Might once have entered. (4) Others are in and we shut out. III. Improvement. (1) Terror of wicked. (2) Happiness of saints. (3) Distinction between saints and sinners is a lasting one. (B. Beddome, A. M.) Parallel Verses KJV: And while they went to buy, the bridegroom came; and they that were ready went in with him to the marriage: and the door was shut. |
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