John 11:13

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

Jesus really meant that Lazarus was dead, but they thought he was talking only about sleep.

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he said, “Get out of here! The little girl isn't dead. She is just asleep.” Everyone started laughing at Jesus.

Everyone was crying and weeping for the girl. But Jesus said, “The child isn't dead. She is just asleep.”

Then he told them, “Our friend Lazarus is asleep, and I am going there to wake him up.”

They replied, “Lord, if he is asleep, he will get better.”

Then Jesus told them plainly, “Lazarus is dead!