Matthew 25:5

New Living Translation

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

Cross References

Song of Solomon 3:1

One night as I lay in bed, I yearned for my lover. I yearned for him, but he did not come.

Song of Solomon 5:2

I slept, but my heart was awake, when I heard my lover knocking and calling: “Open to me, my treasure, my darling, my dove, my perfect one. My head is drenched with dew, my hair with the dampness of the night.”

Song of Solomon 5:3

But I responded, “I have taken off my robe. Should I get dressed again? I have washed my feet. Should I get them soiled?”

Habakkuk 2:3

This vision is for a future time. It describes the end, and it will be fulfilled. If it seems slow in coming, wait patiently, for it will surely take place. It will not be delayed.

Matthew 24:48

But what if the servant is evil and thinks, ‘My master won’t be back for a while,’

Matthew 25:19

“After a long time their master returned from his trip and called them to give an account of how they had used his money.

Matthew 25:4

but the other five were wise enough to take along extra oil.

Matthew 25:6

“At midnight they were roused by the shout, ‘Look, the bridegroom is coming! Come out and meet him!’

Matthew 26:40

Then he returned to the disciples and found them asleep. He said to Peter, “Couldn’t you watch with me even one hour?

Matthew 26:43

When he returned to them again, he found them sleeping, for they couldn’t keep their eyes open.

Luke 1:21

Meanwhile, the people were waiting for Zechariah to come out of the sanctuary, wondering why he was taking so long.

Luke 12:45

But what if the servant thinks, ‘My master won’t be back for a while,’ and he begins beating the other servants, partying, and getting drunk?

Luke 18:8

I tell you, he will grant justice to them quickly! But when the Son of Man returns, how many will he find on the earth who have faith?”

Luke 20:9

Now Jesus turned to the people again and told them this story: “A man planted a vineyard, leased it to tenant farmers, and moved to another country to live for several years.

Romans 13:11

This is all the more urgent, for you know how late it is; time is running out. Wake up, for our salvation is nearer now than when we first believed.

Ephesians 5:14

for the light makes everything visible. This is why it is said, “Awake, O sleeper, rise up from the dead, and Christ will give you light.”

1 Peter 5:8

Stay alert! Watch out for your great enemy, the devil. He prowls around like a roaring lion, looking for someone to devour.

Revelation 2:25

except that you hold tightly to what you have until I come.