Verse Comparison: Matthew 25:5
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,