Matthew 25:5

God's Word

Since the groom was late, all the bridesmaids became drowsy and fell asleep.

Cross References

Song of Solomon 3:1

Night after night on my bed I looked for the one I love. I looked for him but did not find him.

Song of Solomon 5:2

I sleep, but my mind is awake. Listen! My beloved is knocking. Open to me, my true love, my sister, my dove, my perfect one. My head is wet with dew, my hair with the dewdrops of night.

Song of Solomon 5:3

I have taken off my clothes! Why should I put them on ⌞again⌟? I have washed my feet! Why should I get them dirty ⌞again⌟?

Habakkuk 2:3

The vision will still happen at the appointed time. It hurries toward its goal. It won’t be a lie. If it’s delayed, wait for it. It will certainly happen. It won’t be late.

Matthew 24:48

On the other hand, that servant, if he is wicked, may think that it will be a long time before his master comes.

Matthew 25:19

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

Matthew 25:4

The wise bridesmaids, however, took along extra oil for their lamps.

Matthew 25:6

“At midnight someone shouted, ‘The groom is here! Come to meet him!’

Matthew 26:40

When he went back to the disciples, he found them asleep. He said to Peter, “Couldn’t you stay awake with me for one hour?

Matthew 26:43

He found them asleep again because they couldn’t keep their eyes open.

Luke 1:21

Meanwhile, the people were waiting for Zechariah. They were amazed that he was staying in the temple so long.

Luke 12:45

On the other hand, that servant may think that his master is taking a long time to come home. The servant may begin to beat the other servants and to eat, drink, and get drunk.

Luke 18:8

I can guarantee that he will give them justice quickly. But when the Son of Man comes, will he find faith on earth?”

Luke 20:9

Then, using this illustration, Jesus spoke to the people: “A man planted a vineyard, leased it to vineyard workers, and went on a long trip.

Romans 13:11

You know the times ⌞in which we are living⌟. It’s time for you to wake up. Our salvation is nearer now than when we first became believers.

Ephesians 5:14

because light makes everything easy to see. That’s why it says: “Wake up, sleeper! Rise from the dead, and Christ will shine on you.”

1 Peter 5:8

Keep your mind clear, and be alert. Your opponent the devil is prowling around like a roaring lion as he looks for someone to devour.

Revelation 2:25

Just hold on to what you have until I come.