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. Two readings of the text. I am glad some gates will be closed. 1. The persecutions of this world cannot get through the gate of heaven. 2. The fatigues of life will not get through the gate. 3. The bereavements of life will not get through the gate.There will be some persons who will come up to that gate at last who will not be admitted. 1. The outrageously wicked and abandoned most certainly cannot get in. 2. The door of heaven will not open to those who are depending upon their morality for salvation. 3. The gate of heaven will not open for the merely hollow professor. 4. All infidels and sceptics will be kept out. (Dr. Talmage.) 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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