John 11:13

Modern English Version

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

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

All wept and mourned for her. But He said, “Do not weep. She is not dead but sleeping.”

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.”

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

So then Jesus plainly told them, “Lazarus is dead.