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Saint Augustine in His Study (detail), Sandro Botticelli

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

Or, “The lamps” which they carry in their hands are their works, of which it was said above, “Let your works shine before men.” [Matt 5:16]

Reproduced in full. Translation: Oxford 1841 (Newman), public domain (Public domain).

Also cites: Lib. 83 Quaest, Q59

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