The disciplesthensaidto Him, "Lord,ifhe has fallen asleep,he will recover."
He said,"Leave;for the girlhas not died,but is asleep."And they [began] laughingat Him.
ThisHe said,and afterthat He saidto them, "Our friendLazarushas fallen asleep;but I go,sothat I may awaken him out of sleep."
NowJesushad spokenof his death,but they thoughtthat He was speakingof literalsleep.
