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Matthew 25:5

Matthew 25:5
While the bridegroom tarried, they all slumbered and slept.

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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

While the bridegroom tarried,.... The space of time here referred to, is either from the ascension of Christ, to his…

Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

The bridegroom tarried - That is, while they waited for him. It was uncertain at what time he would come. He delayed…

Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921

the bridegroom The thought of Christ as the Bridegroom of the Church is hardly appropriate here, for in the parable the…