# Now

This word is used here to mark a break in the main story line. Here Jesus starts to tell a new part of the story.

# while the bridegroom was delayed

This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: "while the bridegroom was taking a long time to arrive" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])

# they all got sleepy

"all ten virgins got sleepy"