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Matthew 25:5

Contemporary English Version 1995

The groom was late arriving, and the young women became drowsy and fell asleep.

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At the time I have decided, my words will come true. You can trust what I say about the future. It may take a long time, but keep on waiting— it will happen!

Jesus told the people this story: A man once planted a vineyard and rented it out. Then he left the country for a long time.

But suppose one of the servants thinks the master won't return until late.

But suppose one of the servants thinks that the master won't return until late. Suppose that servant starts beating all the other servants and eats and drinks and gets drunk.

Some time later the master of those servants returned. He called them in and asked what they had done with his money.

Be on your guard and stay awake. Your enemy, the devil, is like a roaring lion, sneaking around to find someone to attack.

Light shows up everything, just as the Scriptures say, “Wake up from your sleep and rise from death. Then Christ will shine on you.”

You know what sort of times we live in, and so you should live properly. It is time to wake up. You know that the day when we will be saved is nearer now than when we first put our faith in the Lord.

He will surely hurry and help them. But when the Son of Man comes, will he find on this earth anyone with faith?

Jesus came back and found them sleeping again. They simply could not keep their eyes open.

He came back and found his disciples sleeping. So he said to Peter, “Can't any of you stay awake with me for just one hour?

I was asleep, but dreaming: The one I love was at the door, knocking and saying, “My darling, my very own, my flawless dove, open the door for me! My head is drenched with evening dew.”

While in bed at night, I reached for the one I love with heart and soul. I looked for him, but he wasn't there.

But until I come, you must hold firmly to the teaching you have.

The ones who were wise took along extra oil for their lamps.

Then in the middle of the night someone shouted, “Here's the groom! Come to meet him!”

The crowd was waiting for Zechariah and kept wondering why he was staying in the temple so long.

But I had already undressed and bathed my feet. Should I dress again and get my feet dirty?




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