Matthew 25:5-7
New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised
5 As the bridegroom was delayed, all of them became drowsy and slept. 6 But at midnight there was a shout, “Look! Here is the bridegroom! Come out to meet him.” 7 Then all those bridesmaids[a] got up and trimmed their lamps.
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- Matthew 25:7 Gk virgins
Matthew 25:5-7
New King James Version
5 But while the bridegroom was delayed, (A)they all slumbered and slept.
6 “And at midnight (B)a cry was heard: ‘Behold, the bridegroom [a]is coming; go out to meet him!’ 7 Then all those virgins arose and (C)trimmed their lamps.
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- Matthew 25:6 NU omits is coming
Matthew 25:5-7
Contemporary English Version
5 The groom was late arriving, and the young women became drowsy and fell asleep. 6 Then in the middle of the night someone shouted, “Here's the groom! Come to meet him!”
7 When the women got up and started getting their lamps ready,
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