John 11:13

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They thought Jesus meant that Lazarus was literally sleeping, but he really meant that Lazarus was dead.

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Jesus said, “Go away. The girl is not dead. She is only sleeping.” But the people laughed at him.

Everyone was crying and feeling sad because the girl was dead. But Jesus said, “Don’t cry. She is not dead. She is only sleeping.”

Then Jesus said, “Our friend Lazarus is now sleeping, but I am going there to wake him.”

The followers answered, “But, Lord, if he can sleep, he will get well.”

So then Jesus said plainly, “Lazarus is dead.