Bible Verses About Being Late
Ranked by the OpenBible.info topical community
These are the Bible verses most often cited for being late, ranked by the OpenBible.info topical community across 251 votes, led by Luke 12:40. Each passage links to its verse page or the interactive map; scripture is the King James Version.
Top verses about Being Late
Luke 12:4047 votes
Be ye therefore ready also: for the Son of man cometh at an hour when ye think not.
Matthew 24:3629 votes
But of that day and hour knoweth no man, no, not the angels of heaven, but my Father only.
Matthew 25:1-1320 votes
Then shall the kingdom of heaven be likened unto ten virgins, which took their lamps, and went forth to meet the bridegroom.
Isaiah 40:3119 votes
But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.
Romans 12:1119 votes
Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord;
Colossians 4:518 votes
Walk in wisdom toward them that are without, redeeming the time.
Proverbs 6:9-1115 votes
How long wilt thou sleep, O sluggard? when wilt thou arise out of thy sleep?
Luke 1:3714 votes
For with God nothing shall be impossible.
Psalms 82:1-813 votes
God standeth in the congregation of the mighty; he judgeth among the gods.
Psalms 16:8-1112 votes
I have set the Lord always before me: because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved.
Jeremiah 29:1112 votes
For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.
Colossians 3:2312 votes
And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;
2 Timothy 3:1611 votes
All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:
Exodus 3:1410 votes
And God said unto Moses, I AM THAT I AM: and he said, Thus shalt thou say unto the children of Israel, I AM hath sent me unto you.
What does the Bible say about being late?
Readers most often cite Luke 12:40 on the subject of being late. Across 251 votes, 14 passages are commonly cited for this topic, including Matthew 24:36, Matthew 25:1-13, Isaiah 40:31. This page lists all 14 in ranked order, quoted in the King James Version, with each linked to its cross-references.