Matthew 25:5

New International Version

The bridegroom was a long time in coming, and they all became drowsy and fell asleep.

Cross References

Song of Solomon 3:1

All night long on my bed I looked for the one my heart loves; I looked for him but did not find him.

Song of Solomon 5:2

I slept but my heart was awake. Listen! 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 Solomon 5:3

I have taken off my robe— must I put it on again? I have washed my feet— must I soil them again?

Habakkuk 2:3

For the revelation awaits an appointed time; it speaks of the end and will not prove false. Though it linger, wait for it; it will certainly come and will not delay.

Matthew 24:48

But suppose that servant is wicked and says to himself, ‘My master is staying away a long time,’

Matthew 25:19

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

Matthew 25:4

The wise ones, however, took oil in jars along with their lamps.

Matthew 25:6

“At midnight the cry rang out: ‘Here’s the bridegroom! Come out to meet him!’

Matthew 26:40

Then he returned to his disciples and found them sleeping. “Couldn’t you men keep watch with me for one hour?” he asked Peter.

Matthew 26:43

When he came back, he again found them sleeping, because their eyes were heavy.

Luke 1:21

Meanwhile, the people were waiting for Zechariah and wondering why he stayed so long in the temple.

Luke 12:45

But suppose the servant says to himself, ‘My master is taking a long time in coming,’ and he then begins to beat the other servants, both men and women, and to eat and drink and get drunk.

Luke 18:8

I tell you, he will see that they get justice, and quickly. However, when the Son of Man comes, will he find faith on the earth?”

Luke 20:9

He went on to tell the people this parable: “A man planted a vineyard, rented it to some farmers and went away for a long time.

Romans 13:11

And do this, understanding the present time: The hour has already come for you to wake up from your slumber, because our salvation is nearer now than when we first believed.

Ephesians 5:14

This is why it is said: “Wake up, sleeper, rise from the dead, and Christ will shine on you.”

1 Peter 5:8

Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour.

Revelation 2:25

except to hold on to what you have until I come.’