John 11:13

Good News Translation

Jesus meant that Lazarus had died, but they thought he meant natural sleep.

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he said, “Get out, everybody! The little girl is not dead—she is only sleeping!” Then they all started making fun of him.

Everyone there was crying and mourning for the child. Jesus said, “Don't cry; the child is not dead—she is only sleeping!”

Jesus said this and then added, “Our friend Lazarus has fallen asleep, but I will go and wake him up.”

The disciples answered, “If he is asleep, Lord, he will get well.”

So Jesus told them plainly, “Lazarus is dead,