Matthew 25:5

Translations

Modern

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

Traditional

While the bridegroom tarried, they all slumbered and slept.

Literal

And in the tarrying of the bridegroom, they all became drowsy and were sleeping.

Latin

Moram autem faciente sponso, dormitaverunt omnes et dormierunt.

Original

Greek

English

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

Notes

Matthew 25:5

Both the prudent and the foolish bridesmaids sleep while waiting. The parable criticizes only the foolish bridesmaids’ failure to bring enough oil.

Matthew 25:1–13

This parable confirms the need to be alert and ready for Christ's return (Matthew 25:13; see also Luke 12:35–36).

Matthew 24:37–25:46

Jesus now applied his prophecies (Matthew 24:1–36) to his disciples so they would stay faithful and be ready for his second coming.

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“He Will Come” Curses and Blessings God’s Promised Kingdom The Day Is Coming

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So then, let us not sleep as the others do, but let us remain awake and sober.
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.”
Matthew 24:48
But suppose that servant is wicked and says in his heart, ‘My master will be away a long time.’
Luke 20:9
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.
Hebrews 10:36–37
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Mark 14:37–38
Then Jesus returned and found them sleeping. “Simon, are you asleep?” He asked. “Were you not able to keep watch for one hour?
Matthew 25:19
After a long time the master of those servants returned and settled accounts with them.
Luke 12:45
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.
Ephesians 5:14
So it is said: “Wake up, O sleeper, rise up from the dead, and Christ will shine on you.”
Song of Solomon 5:2
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.”
Matthew 26:40
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.

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