Matthew 25:5

In 9 translations

BSB

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

KJV

While the bridegroom tarried, they all slumbered and slept.

WEB

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

ASV

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

LSV

And the bridegroom lingering, they all nodded and were sleeping,

YLT

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

DBY

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

DRC

And the bridegroom tarrying, they all slumbered and slept.

GNV

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

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Original-language editions

SBLGNT

χρονίζοντος δὲ τοῦ νυμφίου ἐνύσταξαν πᾶσαι καὶ ἐκάθευδον.

RP2018

Χρονίζοντος δὲ τοῦ νυμφίου, ἐνύσταξαν πᾶσαι καὶ ἐκάθευδον.

TR-Boyd

Χρονίζοντος δὲ τοῦ νυμφίου, ἐνύσταξαν πᾶσαι καὶ ἐκάθευδον.

SCR1894

χρονιζοντος δε του νυμφιου ενυσταξαν πασαι και εκαθευδον

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Cross-references most cited first

• Habakkuk 2:3For 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.
• 1 Thessalonians 5:6–8So then, let us not sleep as the others do, but let us remain awake and sober. For those who sleep, sleep at night; and those who get drunk, get drunk at night. But since we belong to the day, let us be sober, putting…
• 2 Peter 3:4–9“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.” But they deliberately overlook the fact that long ago by God’s…
• Luke 20:9Then 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 24:48But suppose that servant is wicked and says in his heart, ‘My master will be away a long time.’
• Matthew 25:19After a long time the master of those servants returned to settle accounts with them.
• Hebrews 10:36–37You need to persevere, so that after you have done the will of God, you will receive what He has promised. For, “In just a little while, He who is coming will come and will not delay.
• Luke 12:45But 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.
• Mark 14:37–38Then Jesus returned and found them sleeping. “Simon, are you asleep?” He asked. “Were you not able to keep watch for one hour? Watch and pray so that you will not enter into temptation. For the spirit is willing, but…
• Luke 18:8I tell you, He will promptly carry out justice on their behalf. Nevertheless, when the Son of Man comes, will He find faith on earth?”
• Matthew 26:40Then Jesus returned to the disciples and found them sleeping. “Were you not able to keep watch with Me for one hour?” He asked Peter.
• Song of Songs 5:2I 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.”
• Song of Songs 3:1On my bed at night I sought the one I love; I sought him, but did not find him.
• Ephesians 5:14So it is said: “Wake up, O sleeper, rise up from the dead, and Christ will shine on you.”
• Romans 13:11And do this, understanding the occasion. The hour has come for you to wake up from your slumber, for our salvation is nearer now than when we first believed.
• 1 Peter 5:8Be sober-minded and alert. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour.

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