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Matthew 25:5

King James Version (KJV)

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Matthew 25:5

Verse 5 of 46

Scripture focus

While the bridegroom tarried, they all slumbered and slept.

Matthew 25:5 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Matthew 25:5

Theological / Devotional

Tarried. Gr. chronizo, “to delay,” “to linger.” The parable was a warning to those who “thought that the kingdom of God should immediately appear” (Luke 19:11; cf. Matt. 24:3; Acts 1:6). Jesus would not return as soon as they had anticipated. But to have told the disciples of this in a clear and specific way would have discouraged them (see on Matt. 24:3).

Christians today would do well to remember that the heavenly Bridegroom’s delay is not due to any lack of preparedness on His part. He could have come long ago had His people been ready to welcome Him, and had they been faithful in completing their appointed task of preparing the world for His coming (see DA 633, 634).

Slumbered and slept. That is, they became drowsy and went to sleep.

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