John 11:12

Modern English Version

Then His disciples said, “Lord, if he is sleeping, he will be well.”

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He said to them, “Depart. The girl is not dead, but is sleeping.” And they laughed Him to scorn.

After He said this, He said to them, “Our friend Lazarus has fallen asleep. But I am going that I may awaken him from sleep.”

Jesus had spoken of his death. But they thought that He was speaking of getting rest through sleep.