Matthew 25:10. The bridegroom came; and they that were ready went in with him to the marriage: and the door was shut.
At all formal banquets the invited guests presented their tablets or cards to a servant stationed at the entrance-door for the purpose, care being taken to keep out uninvited spectators. When the company were assembled the “master of the house” shut the door, and after that the servant was not allowed to admit any one, no matter how great the importunity. This illustrates not only the text, but also Luke 13:24-25.