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The Oil of Inner Grace
Commentators universally agree that the 'oil' symbolizes the inner reality of a Christian's faith, not just the outward profession (the 'lamp'). This inner substance is described as true grace, the work of the Holy Spirit, genuine faith, and love. The wise virgins had this internal resource, ensuring their light would last.
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Albert Barnes
On Matthew 25:2–4
18th Century
Theologian
And five of them were wise. The words wise and foolish, here, refer only to their conduct in regard to the oil. The one …
AT Robertson
On Matthew 25:4
In their vessels (εν τοις αγγειοις). Here alone in the N.T., through αγγη in 13:48. Extra supply in these receptacles besides the …
Charles Spurgeon
On Matthew 25:4
19th Century
Preacher
But the wise took oil in their vessels with their lamps.
Oil in their lamps, and oil with their lamps. Lamps are of no use without o…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Matthew 25:4
The “wise” (GK 5861) are called such because they are prepared for the bridegroom’s delayed coming. Both wise and “foolish” (GK 3704) wait and doze…
John Gill
On Matthew 25:4
17th Century
Pastor
But the wise took oil
They were concerned for the true grace of God, being enlightened by the Spirit of God; they sa…
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…