King James Bible
KJVWhile the bridegroom tarried, they all slumbered and slept.
Translation Comparison
Matthew 25:5
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
Quick Overview
The verse Matthew 25:5 varies across translations. For example, the KJV emphasizes certain traditional terms, while the ASV offers a more literal rendering. This page provides a side-by-side comparison of all available translations to highlight these nuances.
| Translation | Verse Text | Copy |
|---|---|---|
King James BibleKJV | While the bridegroom tarried, they all slumbered and slept. | |
American Standard VersionASV | Now while the bridegroom tarried, they all slumbered and slept. | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | And the bridegroom tarrying, they all slumbered and slept. | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | Now the bridegroom tarrying, they all grew heavy and slept. | |
English Revised VersionERV | Now while the bridegroom tarried, they all slumbered and slept. | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | While the bridegroom tarried, they all slumbered and slept. | |
World English BibleWEB | Now while the bridegroom delayed, they all slumbered and slept. | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | 'And the bridegroom tarrying, they all nodded and were sleeping, | |
American King James VersionAKJV | While the bridegroom tarried, they all slumbered and slept. | |
Weymouth New TestamentWNT | The bridegroom was a long time in coming, so that meanwhile they all became drowsy and fell asleep. |
American Standard Version
ASVNow while the bridegroom tarried, they all slumbered and slept.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBAnd the bridegroom tarrying, they all slumbered and slept.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTNow the bridegroom tarrying, they all grew heavy and slept.
English Revised Version
ERVNow while the bridegroom tarried, they all slumbered and slept.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTWhile the bridegroom tarried, they all slumbered and slept.
World English Bible
WEBNow while the bridegroom delayed, they all slumbered and slept.
Young's Literal Translation
YLT'And the bridegroom tarrying, they all nodded and were sleeping,
American King James Version
AKJVWhile the bridegroom tarried, they all slumbered and slept.
Weymouth New Testament
WNTThe bridegroom was a long time in coming, so that meanwhile they all became drowsy and fell asleep.
King James Bible
KJVWhile the bridegroom tarried, they all slumbered and slept.
American Standard Version
ASVNow while the bridegroom tarried, they all slumbered and slept.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBAnd the bridegroom tarrying, they all slumbered and slept.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTNow the bridegroom tarrying, they all grew heavy and slept.
English Revised Version
ERVNow while the bridegroom tarried, they all slumbered and slept.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTWhile the bridegroom tarried, they all slumbered and slept.
World English Bible
WEBNow while the bridegroom delayed, they all slumbered and slept.
Young's Literal Translation
YLT'And the bridegroom tarrying, they all nodded and were sleeping,
American King James Version
AKJVWhile the bridegroom tarried, they all slumbered and slept.
Weymouth New Testament
WNTThe bridegroom was a long time in coming, so that meanwhile they all became drowsy and fell asleep.