- *Mē*
- negative particle with subjunctive - lest/not
- *elthōn*
- aorist participle, active, nominative, masculine, singular - having come
- *exaiphnēs*
- adverb - suddenly/unexpectedly
- *heurē*
- aorist, subjunctive, active, 3rd singular - might find
- *katheudontas*
- present participle, active, accusative, masculine, plural - sleeping