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Matthew 25:10

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But while they were on their way to buy it, the bridegroom arrived. Those who were ready went in with him to the wedding banquet, and the door was shut.

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Jamieson-Fausset-Brownv. 10

JESUS LED AWAY TO PILATE--REMORSE AND SUICIDE OF JUDAS. ( = Mar 15:1; Luk 23:1; Joh 18:28). (Mat 27:1-10) Then Judas, which had betrayed him, when he saw that he was condemned--The condemnation, even though not unexpected, might well fill him with horror. But perhaps this unhappy man expected, that, while he got the bribe, the Lord would miraculously escape, as He had once and again done before, out of His enemies power: and if so, his remorse would come upon him with all the greater keenness. repented himself--but, as the issue too sadly showed, it was "the sorrow of the world, which worketh death" (Co2 7:10). and brought again the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and elders--A remarkable illustration of the power of an awakened conscience. A short time before, the promise of this sordid pelf was temptation enough to his covetous heart to outweigh the most overwhelming obligations of duty and love; now, the possession of it so lashes him that he cannot use it, cannot even keep it!

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Strong's Concordancev. 10

δέ (dé, G1161) — but, and, etc. αὐτός (autós, G846) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative G1438 (ἑαυτοῦ)) of the… ἀπέρχομαι (apérchomai, G565) — to go off (i.e. depart), aside (i.e. apart) or behind (i.e. follow), literally or… ἀγοράζω (agorázō, G59) — properly, to go to market, i.e. (by implication) to purchase; specially, to redeem νυμφίος (nymphíos, G3566) — a bride-groom (literally or figuratively) ἔρχομαι (érchomai, G2064) — to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively) καί (kaí, G2532) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other… ἕτοιμος (hétoimos, G2092) — adjusted, i.e. ready εἰσέρχομαι (eisérchomai, G1525) — to enter (literally or figuratively) μετά (metá, G3326) — properly, denoting accompaniment; "amid" (local or causal); modified variously according… εἰς (eis, G1519) — to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively)… γάμος (gámos, G1062) — nuptials θύρα (thýra, G2374) — a portal or entrance (the opening or the closure, literally or figuratively) κλείω (kleíō, G2808) — to close (literally or figuratively)

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Luke 13:25rank 10

After the master of the house gets up and shuts the door, you will stand outside knocking and saying, ‘Lord, open the door for us.’ But he will reply, ‘I do not know where you are from.’

Matthew 24:44rank 7

For this reason, you also must be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour you do not expect.

I Peter 1:13rank 7

Therefore prepare your minds for action. Be sober-minded. Set your hope fully on the grace to be given you at the revelation of Jesus Christ.

Genesis 7:16rank 5

And they entered, the male and female of every living thing, as God had commanded Noah. Then the LORD shut him in.

Matthew 25:6rank 4

At midnight the cry rang out: ‘Here is the bridegroom! Come out to meet him!’

Psalms 95:11rank 4

So I swore on oath in My anger, “They shall never enter My rest.”

II Timothy 4:8rank 4

From now on there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day—and not only to me, but to all who crave His appearing.

Revelation of John 22:20rank 4

He who testifies to these things says, “Yes, I am coming soon.” Amen. Come, Lord Jesus!

Revelation of John 1:7rank 3

Behold, He is coming with the clouds, and every eye will see Him—even those who pierced Him. And all the tribes of the earth will mourn because of Him. So shall it be! Amen.

Colossians 1:12rank 2

giving thanks to the Father, who has qualified you to share in the inheritance of the saints in the light.

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