Matthew 25:5

Holman Christian Standard Bible

Since the groom was delayed, they all became drowsy and fell asleep.

Cross References

Song of Solomon 3:1

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

Song of Solomon 5:2

I sleep, but my heart is awake. A sound! My love is knocking! Open to me, my sister, my darling, my dove, my perfect one. For my head is drenched with dew, my hair with droplets of the night.

Song of Solomon 5:3

I have taken off my clothing. How can I put it back on? I have washed my feet. How can I get them dirty?

Habakkuk 2:3

For the vision is yet for the appointed time; it testifies about the end and will not lie. Though it delays, wait for it, since it will certainly come and not be late.

Matthew 24:48

But if that wicked slave says in his heart, ‘My master is delayed,’

Matthew 25:19

“After a long time the master of those slaves came and settled accounts with them.

Matthew 25:4

But the sensible ones took oil in their flasks with their lamps.

Matthew 25:6

“In the middle of the night there was a shout: ‘Here’s the groom! Come out to meet him.’

Matthew 26:40

Then He came to the disciples and found them sleeping. He asked Peter, “So, couldn’t you stay awake with Me one hour?

Matthew 26:43

And He came again and found them sleeping, because they could not keep their eyes open.

Luke 1:21

Meanwhile, the people were waiting for Zechariah, amazed that he stayed so long in the sanctuary.

Luke 12:45

But if that slave says in his heart, ‘My master is delaying his coming,’ and starts to beat the male and female slaves, and to eat and drink and get drunk,

Luke 18:8

I tell you that He will swiftly grant them justice. Nevertheless, when the Son of Man comes, will He find that faith on earth? ”

Luke 20:9

Then He began to tell the people this parable: “A man planted a vineyard, leased it to tenant farmers, and went away for a long time.

Romans 13:11

Besides this, knowing the time, it is already the hour for you to wake up from sleep, for now our salvation is nearer than when we first believed.

Ephesians 5:14

for what makes everything clear is light. Therefore it is said: Get up, sleeper, and rise up from the dead, and the Messiah will shine on you.

1 Peter 5:8

Be serious! Be alert! Your adversary the Devil is prowling around like a roaring lion, looking for anyone he can devour.

Revelation 2:25

But hold on to what you have until I come.