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Berean Standard Bible

“When the bridegroom was delayed, they all became drowsy and fell asleep.”

Matthew 25:5

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Study note

In the parable of the ten virgins, ten bridesmaids wait for the bridegroom to arrive for a wedding. Five are wise and bring extra oil; five are foolish and do not.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

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

World English Bible (WEB)

Now while the bridegroom delayed, they all slumbered and slept.

King James Version (KJV)

While the bridegroom tarried, they all slumbered and slept.

American Standard Version (ASV)

Now while the bridegroom tarried, they all slumbered and slept.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

Now the husband was a long time in coming, and they all went to sleep.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

'And the bridegroom tarrying, they all nodded and were sleeping,

Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Y tardándose el esposo, cabecearon todas, y se durmieron.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

»Como el novio se demoraba, todas se quedaron dormidas.

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