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But the wise answered, saying, `What if there will not be enough for us and you? You go rather to those who sell, and buy for yourselves.`

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Grace Cannot Be Borrowed

Commentators unanimously stress that spiritual preparedness is personal and non-transferable. The wise virgins' refusal isn't selfish; it reflects the reality that each person must have their own relationship with God. As scholars like Matthew Henry and John Gill note, even the most faithful have no "grace to spare," underscoring that salvation is an individual matter that cannot be borrowed at the last moment.

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AT Robertson

AT Robertson

On Matthew 25:9

Peradventure there will not be enough for us and you (μηποτε ου μη αρκεσε ημιν κα υμιν). There is an elliptical construction here …

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

On Matthew 25:9

19th Century

Preacher

No believer has more grace than he needs; "the wise" virgins had no oil to give away. They gave the best advice they could under the circumstances,…

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

On Matthew 25:9

At midnight (a symbol of the end of time) “the cry rang out.” All the virgins wake up and trim their lamps; but the lamps of the foolish virgins qu…

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John Calvin

John Calvin

On Matthew 25:9

16th Century

Theologian

Lest there be not enough for you and us. We know that the Lord distributes His gifts so variously to each, according to their measure, so …

John Gill

John Gill

On Matthew 25:9

17th Century

Pastor

But the wise answered, saying, not so
A flat denial; and which sprung not from want or compassion; for the saints ar…

Matthew Henry

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…

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Thomas Aquinas

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…