7 occurrences in 11 translations

'Delayed' in the Bible

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

Verse ConceptsServants Of The LordSoliloquyNot Serving God

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

Verse ConceptsFalse ConfidenceWaiting Till Marriage

Now the people were waiting for Zechariah, and they began to wonder why he was delayed in the holy place.

Verse ConceptsPeople WaitingPeople Who Delayed

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,

Verse ConceptsGluttonydrinking, abstention fromSoliloquyEating And Drinkingdrunkards

And having heard these things, Felix delayed them -- having known more exactly of the things concerning the way -- saying, 'When Lysias the chief captain may come down, I will know fully the things concerning you;'

Verse ConceptsCommanderRankPeople Who DelayedChiliarchsPeople With General KnowledgeChristians Are Called Followers Of The Way

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