They “trimmed their lamps,” that is, prepared to give an account of their deeds.
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Catena Aurea on Matthew 25:1–13: Augustine of Hippo
Sandro Botticelli, Saint Augustine in His Study (detail), c. 1480 · Ognissanti, Florence · Public domainSandro Botticelli, Saint Augustine in His Study (detail), c. 1480, Ognissanti, Florence
CommentAugustine of HippoPublic domainMatthew 25:1–13
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