Cross references
Matthew 25:5
When the bridegroom was delayed, they all became drowsy and fell asleep.
Matthew 25:5 has 19 cross-references in the OpenBible.info data, 5 of them with at least 4 reader votes. The strongest point to Habakkuk 2:3 (6 votes) and 1 Thessalonians 5:6–8 (5 votes). 27 other verses point back to it. It links with 18 other books, from Genesis 29 to Revelation 19.
Which verses does Matthew 25:5 point to?
Ranked by reader votes. Links with fewer than 4 votes are marked weak.
- Habakkuk 2:36 votes
For the vision awaits an appointed time; it testifies of the end and does not lie. Though it lingers, wait for it, since it will surely come and will not delay.
- 1 Thessalonians 5:6–85 votes
So then, let us not sleep as the others do, but let us remain awake and sober. For those who sleep, sleep at night, and those who get drunk, get drunk at night. …
- 2 Peter 3:4–95 votes
“Where is the promise of His coming?” they will ask. “Ever since our fathers fell asleep, everything continues as it has from the beginning of creation.” But they deliberately overlook the fact that long ago by God’s word the heavens existed and the earth was formed out of water and by water, …
- Matthew 24:484 votes
But suppose that servant is wicked and says in his heart, ‘My master will be away a long time.’
- Luke 20:94 votes
Then He proceeded to tell the people this parable: “A man planted a vineyard, rented it out to some tenants, and went away for a long time.
- Matthew 25:193 votes
After a long time the master of those servants returned and settled accounts with them.
- Mark 14:37–383 votes
Then Jesus returned and found them sleeping. “Simon, are you asleep?” He asked. “Were you not able to keep watch for one hour? Watch and pray so that you will not enter into temptation. For the spirit is willing, but the body is weak.”
- Luke 12:453 votes
But suppose that servant says in his heart, ‘My master will be a long time in coming,’ and he begins to beat the menservants and maidservants, and to eat and drink and get drunk.
- Hebrews 10:36–373 votes
You need to persevere, so that after you have done the will of God, you will receive what He has promised. For, “In just a little while, He who is coming will come and will not delay.
- Song of Solomon 3:12 votes
On my bed at night I sought the one I love; I sought him, but did not find him.
- Song of Solomon 5:22 votes
- Jonah 1:5–62 votes
- Matthew 26:402 votes
- Matthew 26:432 votes
- Luke 18:82 votes
- Romans 13:112 votes
- Ephesians 5:142 votes
- 1 Peter 5:82 votes
Be sober-minded and alert. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour.
- Revelation 2:251 vote
Which verses point to Matthew 25:5?
The 10 strongest of 27.