Matthew 25:5

As the bridegroom was delayed, they all became drowsy and slept.

Matthew 24:48

But if that wicked servant says to himself, 'My master is delayed,'

Matthew 25:19

Now after a long time the master of those servants came and settled accounts with them.

Song of Songs 3:1

On my bed by night I sought him whom my soul loves; I sought him, but found him not.

Song of Songs 5:2

I slept, but my heart was awake. A sound! My beloved is knocking. "Open to me, my sister, my love, my dove, my perfect one, for my head is wet with dew, my locks with the drops of the night."

Jonah 1:5-6

Then the mariners were afraid, and each cried out to his god. And they hurled the cargo that was in the ship into the sea to lighten it for them. But Jonah had gone down into the inner part of the ship and had lain down and was fast asleep.

Habakkuk 2:3

For still the vision awaits its appointed time; it hastens to the end--it will not lie. If it seems slow, wait for it; it will surely come; it will not delay.

Matthew 26:40

And he came to the disciples and found them sleeping. And he said to Peter, "So, could you not watch with me one hour?

Matthew 26:43

And again he came and found them sleeping, for their eyes were heavy.

Mark 14:37-38

And he came and found them sleeping, and he said to Peter, "Simon, are you asleep? Could you not watch one hour?

Luke 12:45

But if that servant says to himself, 'My master is delayed in coming,' and begins to beat the male and female servants, and to eat and drink and get drunk,

Luke 18:8

I tell you, he will give justice to them speedily. Nevertheless, when the Son of Man comes, will he find faith on earth?"

Luke 20:9

And he began to tell the people this parable: "A man planted a vineyard and let it out to tenants and went into another country for a long while.

Romans 13:11

Besides this you know the time, that the hour has come for you to wake from sleep. For salvation is nearer to us now than when we first believed.

Ephesians 5:14

for anything that becomes visible is light. Therefore it says, "Awake, O sleeper, and arise from the dead, and Christ will shine on you."

1 Thessalonians 5:6-8

So then let us not sleep, as others do, but let us keep awake and be sober.

Hebrews 10:36-37

For you have need of endurance, so that when you have done the will of God you may receive what is promised.

1 Peter 5:8

Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour.

2 Peter 3:4-9

They will say, "Where is the promise of his coming? For ever since the fathers fell asleep, all things are continuing as they were from the beginning of creation."

Revelation 2:25

Only hold fast 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
Now after a long time the master of those servants came and settled accounts with them.
Matthew 24:48
But if that wicked servant says to himself, 'My master is delayed,'
Habakkuk 2:3
For still the vision awaits its appointed time; it hastens to the end--it will not lie. If it seems slow, wait for it; it will surely come; it will not delay.
Luke 12:45
But if that servant says to himself, 'My master is delayed in coming,' and begins to beat the male and female servants, and to eat and drink and get drunk,
Luke 20:9
And he began to tell the people this parable: "A man planted a vineyard and let it out to tenants and went into another country for a long while.
Hebrews 10:36
For you have need of endurance, so that when you have done the will of God you may receive what is promised.
2 Peter 3:4
They will say, "Where is the promise of his coming? For ever since the fathers fell asleep, all things are continuing as they were from the beginning of creation."
Revelation 2:25
Only hold fast what you have until I come.

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