G1161–δέ–de

But no one knows of that day and hour, not even the angels of heaven, but my Father only.

δὲ de “however”

But know this, that if the master of the house had known in what watch of the night the thief was coming, he would have watched, and would not have allowed his house to be broken into.

δὲ de “then”

But if that evil servant should say in his heart, 'My lord is delaying his coming,'

δὲ de “however”

and begins to beat his fellow-servants, and eat and drink with the drunken,

δὲ de “then”

Five of them were foolish, and five were wise.

δὲ de “now”

but the wise took oil in their vessels with their lamps.

δὲ de “but”

Now while the bridegroom delayed, they all slumbered and slept.

δὲ de “then”

But at midnight there was a cry, 'Behold! The bridegroom is coming! Come out to meet him!'

δὲ de “then”

The foolish said to the wise, 'Give us some of your oil, for our lamps are going out.'

δὲ de “And”

But the wise answered, saying, 'What if there isn't enough for us and you? You go rather to those who sell, and buy for yourselves.'

δὲ de “then”δὲ de “now”

While they went away to buy, the bridegroom came, and those who were ready went in with him to the marriage feast, and the door was shut.

δὲ de “then”

Afterward the other virgins also came, saying, 'Lord, Lord, open to us.'

δὲ de “then”

But he answered, 'Most assuredly I tell you, I don't know you.'

δὲ de “And”

To one he gave five talents, to another two, to another one; to each according to his own ability. Then he went on his journey.

δὲ de “however”δὲ de “however”

Immediately he who received the five talents went and traded with them, and made another five talents.

δὲ de “now”

But he who received the one went away and dug in the earth, and hid his lord's money.

δὲ de “however”

"Now after a long time the lord of those servants came, and reconciled accounts with them.

δὲ de “then”

"His lord said to him, 'Well done, good and faithful servant. You have been faithful over a few things, I will set you over many things. Enter into the joy of your lord.'

δὲ de “now”

"He also who got the two talents came and said, 'Lord, you delivered to me two talents. Behold, I have gained another two talents besides them.'

δὲ de “then”

"He also who had received the one talent came and said, 'Lord, I knew you that you are a hard man, reaping where you did not sow, and gathering where you did not scatter.

δὲ de “then”

"But his lord answered him, 'You wicked and slothful servant. You knew that I reap where I didn't sow, and gather where I didn't scatter.

δὲ de “now”

For to everyone who has will be given, and he will have abundance, but from him who has not, even that which he has will be taken away.

δὲ de “however”

"But when the Son of Man comes in his glory, and all the holy angels with him, then he will sit on the throne of his glory.

δὲ de “then”

He will set the sheep on his right hand, but the goats on the left.

δὲ de “however”

When did we see you as a stranger, and take you in; or naked, and clothe you?

δέ de “now”