But the wise took oil in their vessels with their lamps.
But the wise took oil,.... They were concerned for the true grace of God, being enlightened by the Spirit of God; they saw their need of the grace of God, and being directed by him where it was to be had, went to Christ for it; and having received it from him, through the power of the Holy Ghost, exercised it on him; and herein...
CONTAINS NINE OR TEN DIRECTIONS TOWARDS THE HELPING THOSE THAT DESIRE TO MAINTAIN THE POWER OF A HOLY, RIGHTEOUS CONVERSATION. 3. The third thing propounded in handling the point calls now for our de- spatch ; and that is, to lay down some direction by way of counsel, and to help all those that desire to maintain the power of holiness and righteousness in their daily walking. Section I.
Commenting on Ephesians 6:10-20