Matthew 25:1-13 Then shall the kingdom of heaven be likened to ten virgins, which took their lamps, and went forth to meet the bridegroom.… Grace is here compared to oil, from the qualities or nature thereof. 1. Oil is of a softening, a mollifying and healing nature. 2. Oil is contrary to scorpions, and expels poison; so is grace contrary also to Satan, that old serpent, and it also expels the poison of sin, and Satan's temptations. 3. Oil will not mingle or incorporate with other liquid things, but it will be always upper:most. 4. Oil is of a reviving nature, and opens obstructions, causing a man to breathe freely, so grace revives the soul. 5. Oil is of a feeding and fattening nature, as well as beautifying. 6. Oil makes the lamp burn, feeds it, and continues its light; so the grace of God in a believer makes his life, profession, and conversation to burn, and give much light. (Benj. Keach.) Parallel Verses KJV: Then shall the kingdom of heaven be likened unto ten virgins, which took their lamps, and went forth to meet the bridegroom. |
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