Matthew 25:3-4. For the foolish. The insertion of ‘for' introduces this as an evidence of their folly.

But the wise, provided themselves with oil in the proper vessels. Explanations: (1.) The lamps refer to the outward Christian appearance, the oil to inward spiritual life, the grace of God in the heart. This we prefer. (2.) The lamps represent the human heart, supplied with the oil of the Spirit, the vessels being the whole human nature. (3.) The lamps mean ‘faith' the oil ‘works,' (4.) the lamps ‘works,' the oil ‘faith.' The latter two are far-fetched.

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Old Testament