Matthew 25:5 “When the bridegroom was delayed, they all became drowsy and fell aslee…”

Matthew 25:5

When the bridegroom was delayed, they all became drowsy and fell asleep.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

While the bridegroom tarried, they all slumbered and slept.

World English Bible

Now while the bridegroom delayed, they all slumbered and slept.

American Standard Version

Now while the bridegroom tarried, they all slumbered and slept.

Geneva Bible 1599

Nowe while the bridegrome taried long, all slumbred and slept.

Darby Translation

Now the bridegroom tarrying, they all grew heavy and slept.

Young's Literal Translation

'And the bridegroom tarrying, they all nodded and were sleeping,

Bible in Basic English

Now the husband was a long time in coming, and they all went to sleep.

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Cross references

“the”

Habakkuk 2:3 2 Peter 3:4–9 Matthew 24:48 Luke 20:9 Matthew 25:19 Luke 12:45

Habakkuk 2:3 · BSB

For the vision awaits an appointed time; it testifies of the end and does not lie. Though it lingers, wait for it, since it will surely come and will not delay.

2 Peter 3:4–9 · BSB

“Where is the promise of His coming?” they will ask. “Ever since our fathers fell asleep, everything continues as it has from the beginning of creation.”

Matthew 24:48 · BSB

But suppose that servant is wicked and says in his heart, ‘My master will be away a long time.’

Luke 20:9 · BSB

Then He proceeded to tell the people this parable: “A man planted a vineyard, rented it out to some tenants, and went away for a long time.

Matthew 25:19 · BSB

After a long time the master of those servants returned and settled accounts with them.

Luke 12:45 · BSB

But suppose that servant says in his heart, ‘My master will be a long time in coming,’ and he begins to beat the menservants and maidservants, and to eat and drink and get drunk.

“they”

1 Thessalonians 5:6–8 Matthew 26:40 Matthew 26:43 Song of Solomon 3:1 Song of Solomon 5:2 Luke 18:8

1 Thessalonians 5:6–8 · BSB

So then, let us not sleep as the others do, but let us remain awake and sober.

Matthew 26:40 · BSB

Then Jesus returned to the disciples and found them sleeping. “Were you not able to keep watch with Me for one hour?” He asked Peter.

Matthew 26:43 · BSB

And again Jesus returned and found them sleeping, for their eyes were heavy.

Song of Solomon 3:1 · BSB

On my bed at night I sought the one I love; I sought him, but did not find him.

Song of Solomon 5:2 · BSB

I sleep, but my heart is awake. A sound! My beloved is knocking: “Open to me, my sister, my darling, my dove, my flawless one. My head is drenched with dew, my hair with the dampness of the night.”

Luke 18:8 · BSB

I tell you, He will promptly carry out justice on their behalf. Nevertheless, when the Son of Man comes, will He find faith on earth?”

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

4But the wise ones took oil in flasks along with their lamps.

6At midnight the cry rang out: ‘Here is the bridegroom! Come out to meet him!’

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