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The Point of No Return
Commentators unanimously emphasize that the arrival of the foolish virgins after the door is shut represents a moment of absolute finality. Their cry, "Lord, Lord, open to us," comes too late. This narrative element serves as a stark warning that the opportunity for entry into the kingdom is not indefinite; there is a definitive point of no return.
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Albert Barnes
On Matthew 25:11
18th Century
Theologian
Open to us. This is not to be understood as implying that anyone will come after the righteous shall be admitted into the kingdom, and cla…
AT Robertson
On Matthew 25:11
Afterward (υστερον). And find the door shut in their faces.
Lord, Lord, open to us (Κυριε, Κυριε, ανοιξον …
Charles Spurgeon
On Matthew 25:11–12
19th Century
Preacher
But he answered and said, Verily I say unto you, I know you not.
“The other virgins” were not “ready” when the bridegroom came, and…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Matthew 25:11
The bridegroom comes, the wise virgins enter, and the door is shut. The intense cries of the ill-prepared and foolish latecomers are of no avail. B…
John Gill
On Matthew 25:11
17th Century
Pastor
Afterwards came also the other virgins
The "other five virgins", as the Persic version reads. The "other"; that were…
Matthew Henry
On Matthew 25:1–13
17th Century
Minister
The circumstances of the parable of the ten virgins were taken from the marriage customs among the Jews and explain the great day of Christ's comin…
Thomas Aquinas
On Matthew 25:1–13
13th Century
Philosopher
Here, the discussion concerned the Lord’s Coming for the Judgment; here, it concerns the Judgment itself. Therefore, this chapter is divided into t…