Matthew 25:5

When the bridegroom was delayed a long time, they all became drowsy and fell asleep.

Matthew 24:48

But if that evil slave should say to himself, 'My master is staying away a long time,'

Matthew 25:19

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

Song of Songs 3:1

The Beloved about Her Lover: All night long on my bed I longed for my lover. I longed for him but he never appeared.

Song of Songs 5:2

The Beloved about Her Lover: I was asleep, but my mind was dreaming. Listen! My lover is knocking at the door! The Lover to His Beloved: "Open for me, my sister, my darling, my dove, my flawless one! My head is drenched with dew, my hair with the dampness of the night."

Jonah 1:5-6

The sailors were so afraid that each cried out to his own god and they flung the ship's cargo overboard to make the ship lighter. Jonah, meanwhile, had gone down into the hold below deck, had lain down, and was sound asleep.

Habakkuk 2:3

For the message is a witness to what is decreed; it gives reliable testimony about how matters will turn out. Even if the message is not fulfilled right away, wait patiently; for it will certainly come to pass -- it will not arrive late.

Matthew 26:40

Then he came to the disciples and found them sleeping. He said to Peter, "So, couldn't you stay awake with me for one hour?

Matthew 26:43

He came again and found them sleeping; they could not keep their eyes open.

Mark 14:37-38

Then he came and found them sleeping, and said to Peter, "Simon, are you sleeping? Couldn't you stay awake for one hour?

Luke 12:45

But if that slave should say to himself, 'My master is delayed in returning,' and he begins to beat the other slaves, both men and women, and to eat, drink, and get drunk,

Luke 18:8

I tell you, he will give them justice speedily. Nevertheless, when the Son of Man comes, will he find 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 on a journey for a long time.

Romans 13:11

And do this because we know the time, that it is already the hour for us to awake from sleep, for our salvation is now nearer than when we became believers.

Ephesians 5:14

For everything made evident is light, and for this reason it says: "Awake, O sleeper! Rise from the dead, and Christ will shine on you!"

1 Thessalonians 5:6-8

So then we must not sleep as the rest, but must stay alert and sober.

Hebrews 10:36-37

For you need endurance in order to do God's will and so receive what is promised.

1 Peter 5:8

Be sober and alert. Your enemy the devil, like a roaring lion, is on the prowl looking for someone to devour.

2 Peter 3:4-9

and saying, "Where is his promised return? For ever since our ancestors died, all things have continued as they were from the beginning of creation."

Revelation 2:25

However, hold on to what you have until I come.

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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 his accounts with them.
Matthew 24:48
But if that evil slave should say to himself, 'My master is staying away a long time,'
Habakkuk 2:3
For the message is a witness to what is decreed; it gives reliable testimony about how matters will turn out. Even if the message is not fulfilled right away, wait patiently; for it will certainly come to pass -- it will not arrive late.
Luke 12:45
But if that slave should say to himself, 'My master is delayed in returning,' and he begins to beat the other slaves, both men and women, and to eat, 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 on a journey for a long time.
Hebrews 10:36
For you need endurance in order to do God's will and so receive what is promised.
2 Peter 3:4
and saying, "Where is his promised return? For ever since our ancestors died, all things have continued as they were from the beginning of creation."
Revelation 2:25
However, hold on to what you have until I come.

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