A.T. Robertson Commentary Matthew 25:10

"And while they went away to buy, the bridegroom came; and they that were ready went in with him to the marriage feast: and the door was shut." — Matthew 25:10 (ASV)

And while they went away (απερχομενων δε αυτων). Present middle participle, genitive absolute, while they were going away, descriptive linear action. Picture of their inevitable folly.

Was shut (εκλεισθη). Effective aorist passive indicative, shut to stay shut.