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Matthew 25:5
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3 Those who were foolish took their lamps and took no oil with them,
4 but the wise took oil in their vessels with their lamps.
5 But while the bridegroom was delayed, athey all slumbered and slept.  
6 “And at midnight aa cry was heard: ‘Behold, the bridegroom1 is coming; go out to meet him!’  
7 Then all those virgins arose and atrimmed their lamps.  
8 And the foolish said to the wise, ‘Give us some of your oil, for our lamps are going out.’
9 But the wise answered, saying, ‘No, lest there should not be enough for us and you; but go rather to those who sell, and buy for yourselves.’
10 And while they went to buy, the bridegroom came, and those who were ready went in with him to the wedding; and athe door was shut.  
11 “Afterward the other virgins came also, saying, a‘Lord, Lord, open to us!’  
Verse Comparison: Matthew 25:5

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American Standard Version
Now while the bridegroom tarried, they all slumbered and slept.

Amplified® Bible
While the bridegroom lingered {and} was slow in coming, they all began nodding their heads, and they fell asleep.

Contemporary English Version
The groom was late arriving, and the girls became drowsy and fell asleep.

Darby English Version
Now the bridegroom tarrying, they all grew heavy and slept.

Good News Bible
The bridegroom was late in coming, so they began to nod and fall asleep.

International Standard Version
Since the groom was late, all of them became sleepy and lay down.

King James Version
While the bridegroom tarried, they all slumbered and slept.

New American Standard Bible
"Now while the bridegroom was delaying, they all got drowsy and {began} to sleep.

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

New King James Version
But while the bridegroom was delayed, they all slumbered and slept.

N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
"Now while the bridegroom delayed, they all got drowsy and began to sleep.

Young's Literal Translation
`And the bridegroom tarrying, they all nodded and were sleeping,


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