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. I. EXCLUSION. 1. Necessary for the sake of the redeemed. One guest who does not enter into the spirit of your festivity robs your friends of their joy. 2. Necessary when we regard the sinner himself. II. FINALITY OF EXCLUSION. The word here used for "shut" does not mean simply "to close to," but to shut that it cannot be opened — "to lock." The door is open now. (D. F. Jarman, B. A.) 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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