“Or, The oil is the word of teaching, with which the vessels of souls are filled; for what gives so great content as moral discourse, which is called the oil of light. The wise took with them of this oil, as much as would suffice, though the Word should tarry long, and be slack to come to their consummation. The foolis…”
Origen of Alexandria, 3th c. — Catena Aurea by Aquinas
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4But the wise took oil in their vessels with their lamps.
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2And five of them were wise, and five were foolish.
3They that were foolish took their lamps, and took no oil with them:
— Matthew 25:4 —
5While the bridegroom tarried, they all slumbered and slept.
6And at midnight there was a cry made, Behold, the bridegroom cometh; go ye out to meet him.