in order that what was spoken through the prophet would be fulfilled, who said, "I will open my mouth in parables; I will proclaim what has been hidden since the creation."

But so that we do not give offense to them, go out to the sea, cast [a line with] a hook, and take the first fish that comes up. And [when you] open its mouth, you will find a four-drachma coin. Take that [and] give [it] to them for me and you."

And later the other virgins came also, saying, 'Lord, lord, open [the door] for us!'

And he came again [and] found them sleeping, {for they could not keep their eyes open}.