Gospel of Matthew Chapter 25 Vs. 11

 The Parable of the Ten Virgins

Matthew 25:11 “Afterward came also the other virgins, saying, Lord, Lord, open to us.”

Afterwards came also... They were different from the wise, they were foolish ones; they were the unprepared ones. They were without and were now separated from the company of the wise virgins, with whom they had been so long. And what was worst of all, they were to be so forever.

These also came from buying oil. They came just as they went without any oil. They came to the door of the bride-chamber, being desirous to be let in, and hoping to partake of the marriage feast, and join in the celebration. But alas, they came too late, they came after the bridegroom was come, after those who were ready had entered in, and after the door was shut.

Then they cried out saying, Lord, Lord, open to us. They gave him that bare title, without having yielded their obedience, which was due unto him. They double the word, to show their importunity, earnestness, sense of danger, and confusion.

Lord, lord

Applying directly to the bridegroom, whose will was supreme, now that he had arrived at the bride's residence.

Their request to him is, that he would open the door unto them, and let them in. They were sensible that the door was shut, and that none but Christ could open it. But they did not at once conclude that their case was desperate but were willing to hope the door might be opened, through their entreaties, and what they had to say for themselves; for though no pleas or arguments are here mentioned.

Yet, as elsewhere, such as these will be made by the foolish virgins. Namely, prophesying in the name of Christ, casting out devils in his name, doing many wonderful works in his name, hearing his word preached, and eating and drinking in his presence; but all in vain, and to no purpose.

The same principles are applicable to the solemn close of the parable. The question has been asked, Why did not the Bridegroom open the door? Late though the foolish virgins were, they wished to enter, and why should they not be allowed? Again let us look beyond the letter of the parable to the spirit of it-to the great spiritual facts it pictures for us. If it were the mere opening of a door that would remedy the lateness, assuredly it would be done; but the real fact is, that the lateness is now beyond remedy.

So they had to go searching for oil and missed the arrival of the bridegroom. When they returned and found the wedding feast in progress, they sought admission but were denied (Mat. 25:10-12).