“Or, He says, While they went to buy, because there are men to be found who have neglected to learn any thing useful, till when, in the very end of their life, when they set themselves to learn, they are overtaken by death.”
Origen of Alexandria, 3th c. — Catena Aurea by Aquinas
Original
10And while they went to buy, the bridegroom came; and they that were ready went in with him to the marriage: and the door was shut.
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In context
8And the foolish said unto the wise, Give us of your oil; for our lamps are gone out.
9But the wise answered, saying, Not so; lest there be not enough for us and you: but go ye rather to them that sell, and buy for yourselves.
— Matthew 25:10 —
11Afterward came also the other virgins, saying, Lord, Lord, open to us.
12But he answered and said, Verily I say unto you, I know you not.