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