Matthew 25:5
King James Version (KJV)
While the bridegroom tarried, they all slumbered and slept.
In context
3 They that were foolish took their lamps, and took no oil with them:
4 But the wise took oil in their vessels with their lamps.
5 While the bridegroom tarried, they all slumbered and slept.
6 And at midnight there was a cry made, Behold, the bridegroom cometh; go ye out to meet him.
7 Then all those virgins arose, and trimmed their lamps.
Matthew 25:5 in every translation
- KJV King James Version
- While the bridegroom tarried, they all slumbered and slept.
- WEB World English Bible
- Now while the bridegroom delayed, they all slumbered and slept.
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- When the bridegroom was delayed, they all became drowsy and fell asleep.
- ASV American Standard Version
- Now while the bridegroom tarried, they all slumbered and slept.
- YLT Young's Literal Translation
- 'And the bridegroom tarrying, they all nodded and were sleeping,
- DBY Darby Translation
- Now the bridegroom tarrying, they all grew heavy and slept.
- WBS Webster Bible
- While the bridegroom tarried, they all slumbered and slept.