John 11:11

An Understandable Version (2005 edition)

After saying these things He said to His disciples, “Our friend Lazarus has fallen asleep, but I am going to wake him up.”

Cross References

John 11:13

Now Jesus had been talking about Lazarus’ death, but the disciples thought He was referring to normal sleep.

1 Thessalonians 5:10

who died for us, so that whether we are awake or asleep [i.e., alive or dead], we could live together with Him.

1 Corinthians 15:51

Look, I am telling you a secret truth: We will not all die, but we will all be changed [i.e., physically and spiritually]

Acts 7:60

Then he kneeled down and called out in a loud voice, “Lord, do not hold them responsible for this sin [of killing me].” And when he said this he fell asleep [in death].

Matthew 27:52

Graves opened up and the bodies of many dead saints [i.e., God’s holy people] were raised up [from the dead].

Ephesians 5:14

So, it says, “You who are asleep, wake up and rise from the dead, and Christ will shine on you [i.e., illuminate you].” [Note: The foregoing words may have been an early saying, used at someone’s immersion, which included the ideas of “rising up” (See Col. 2:12) and “illumination” (See Heb. 6:4) ].

Mark 5:39

And when He entered [the house] He said to them, “Why are you making such a commotion and crying? The child is not [really] dead, but only sleeping.”

Matthew 9:24

He said, “Stand back, for the young lady is not [permanently] dead, but [rather] is sleeping.” And the people laughed at Him scornfully.

James 2:23

So, the Scripture was fulfilled, which says [Gen. 15:6], “Abraham believed God and [so] God considered him righteous,” and he was called God’s friend.

1 Corinthians 15:34

Come to your senses; do what is right and stop sinning. Some of you do not know God [i.e., in a personal way] I am saying this to make you ashamed.

1 Corinthians 15:18

Then [also], those who have died in [fellowship with] Christ are lost.

John 11:3

So, the sisters sent [someone] to Him, saying, “Look, Lord, the person you love [i.e., your dear friend, Lazarus] is sick.”

John 3:29

The one who has the bride is the groom; but the best man, who stands up with him and listens to him [take his vows], is very happy when he hears him speak. So, [now] my joy is complete [i.e. over hearing about Jesus’ ministry].

John 11:10

But if he walks at night he [might] stumble, because there is no light [to see by]. [Note: These words have a figurative meaning as Jesus is speaking about His mission in life].

John 11:12

But the disciples said to Him, “Lord, if he is [only] asleep, he will get well.”