Matthew 25:5

Since the groom was delayed, they all became drowsy and fell asleep.

Matthew 24:48

But if that wicked slave says in his heart, ‘My master is delayed,’

Matthew 25:19

“After a long time the master of those slaves came and settled accounts with them.

Song of Songs 3:1

In my bed at night
I sought the one I love;
I sought him, but did not find him.

Song of Songs 5:2

W I sleep, but my heart is awake.
A sound! My love is knocking!


M Open to me, my sister, my darling,
my dove, my perfect one.
For my head is drenched with dew,
my hair with droplets of the night.

Jonah 1:5-6

The sailors were afraid, and each cried out to his god. They threw the ship’s cargo into the sea to lighten the load. Meanwhile, Jonah had gone down to the lowest part of the vessel and had stretched out and fallen into a deep sleep.

Habakkuk 2:3

For the vision is yet for the appointed time;
it testifies about the end and will not lie.
Though it delays, wait for it,
since it will certainly come and not be late.

Matthew 26:40

Then He came to the disciples and found them sleeping. He asked Peter, “So, couldn’t you stay awake with Me one hour?

Matthew 26:43

And He came again and found them sleeping, because they could not keep their eyes open.

Mark 14:37-38

Then He came and found them sleeping. “Simon, are you sleeping?” He asked Peter. “Couldn’t you stay awake one hour?

Luke 12:45

But if that slave says in his heart, ‘My master is delaying his coming,’ and starts to beat the male and female slaves, and to eat and drink and get drunk,

Luke 18:8

I tell you that He will swiftly grant them justice. Nevertheless, when the Son of Man comes, will He find that faith on earth?”

Luke 20:9

Then He began to tell the people this parable: “A man planted a vineyard, leased it to tenant farmers, and went away for a long time.

Romans 13:11

Besides this, knowing the time, it is already the hour for you to wake up from sleep, for now our salvation is nearer than when we first believed.

Ephesians 5:14

for what makes everything clear is light. Therefore it is said:

Get up, sleeper, and rise up from the dead,
and the Messiah will shine on you.

1 Thessalonians 5:6-8

So then, we must not sleep, like the rest, but we must stay awake and be serious.

Hebrews 10:36-37

For you need endurance, so that after you have done God’s will, you may receive what was promised.

1 Peter 5:8

Be serious! Be alert! Your adversary the Devil is prowling around like a roaring lion, looking for anyone he can devour.

2 Peter 3:4-9

saying, “Where is the promise of His coming? Ever since the fathers fell asleep, all things continue as they have been since the beginning of creation.”

Revelation 2:25

But hold on to what you have until I come.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

While the bridegroom tarried, they all slumbered and slept.

Bible References

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Matthew 25:19
“After a long time the master of those slaves came and settled accounts with them.
Matthew 24:48
But if that wicked slave says in his heart, ‘My master is delayed,’
Habakkuk 2:3
For the vision is yet for the appointed time;
it testifies about the end and will not lie.
Though it delays, wait for it,
since it will certainly come and not be late.
Luke 12:45
But if that slave says in his heart, ‘My master is delaying his coming,’ and starts to beat the male and female slaves, and to eat and drink and get drunk,
Luke 20:9
Then He began to tell the people this parable: “A man planted a vineyard, leased it to tenant farmers, and went away for a long time.
Hebrews 10:36
For you need endurance, so that after you have done God’s will, you may receive what was promised.
2 Peter 3:4
saying, “Where is the promise of His coming? Ever since the fathers fell asleep, all things continue as they have been since the beginning of creation.”
Revelation 2:25
But hold on to what you have until I come.

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