John 11:13

An Understandable Version (2005 edition)

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

Cross References

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.

Luke 8:52

And all the people [in the house] were crying and beating their chests in mourning, so Jesus said [to them], “Do not cry, for the girl is not [really] dead but [only] sleeping.”

John 11:11

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

John 11:12

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

John 11:14

So, Jesus said plainly, “Lazarus is dead.