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Matthew 25:11 Cross-References
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“Afterward came also the other virgins, saying, Lord, Lord, open to us.”
Matthew 25:11 (KJV)
Commentary on Matthew 25:11
Afterward came also the other virgins, saying, Lord, Lord, open to us (Κύριε κύριε, ἄνοιξον ἡμῖν, Kyrie kyrie, anoixon hēmin). The foolish virgins return, frantically pounding on the door. Their repeated address, Lord, Lord (Κύριε κύριε, Kyrie kyrie), echoes Matthew 7:21-23 where Jesus warns, 'Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven… And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity.'The foolish virgins' appeal demonstrates their assumption of inclusion: they call Him 'Lord,' they attended the waiting, they c...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Matthew 25:11
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