John 11:12

New International Version

His disciples replied, “Lord, if he sleeps, he will get better.”

Cross References

Matthew 9:24

he said, “Go away. The girl is not dead but asleep.” But they laughed at him.

John 11:11

After he had said this, he went on to tell them, “Our friend Lazarus has fallen asleep; but I am going there to wake him up.”

John 11:13

Jesus had been speaking of his death, but his disciples thought he meant natural sleep.