en_tn/mat/25/05.md

Now

This word is used here to mark 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/jit/figs-activepassive)

they all got sleepy

"all ten virgins got sleepy"