Matthew 25:10

"But the wise answered, saying, ‘What if there isn’t enough for us and you? You go rather to those who sell, and buy for yourselves.’"

Key Reflection

This exchange highlights the selfless nature of true wisdom and faith. The wise recognize that their concern should be for others first, even if it means sacrificing their own needs, reflecting Jesus' command to love one's neighbor as oneself.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Verse 10. Went in with him to the marriage. The marriage feast. The marriage ceremony took place before the bride left her father's house; but a feast was given at the house of her husband, and which was also called the marriage, or a part of the marriage solemnities. This part of the parable doubtless represents the entrance of those who are ready, or prepared, into the kingdom of God, when the Son of man shall come. They will be ready who repent of their sins; who believe on the Lord Jesus; who live a holy life; and who wait for his coming. See Mr 16:16; Joh 5:24; Ac 3:19; Re 22:11; 2 Pe 3:11,12; 1 Ti 6:17-19; 2 Ti 4:6-8. The door was shut. No more could be admitted to the marriage feast.

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