Cross-referencesExplore similar Bible verses on Matthew 25:5 in English Standard Version "As the bridegroom was delayed, they all became drowsy and slept." Mt 24:48 But if that wicked servant says to himself, ‘My master is delayed,’Heb 10:37 For, “Yet a little while, and the coming one will come and will not delay;2Pe 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.”2Pe 3:9 The Lord is not slow to fulfill his promise as some count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing that any should perish, but that all should reach repentance.