John 11:13

New King James Version

However, Jesus spoke of his death, but they thought that He was speaking about taking rest in sleep.

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He said to them, “Make room, for the girl is not dead, but sleeping.” And they ridiculed Him.

Now all wept and mourned for her; but He said, “Do not weep; she is not dead, but sleeping.”

These things He said, and after that He said to them, “Our friend Lazarus sleeps, but I go that I may wake him up.”

Then His disciples said, “Lord, if he sleeps he will get well.”

Then Jesus said to them plainly, “Lazarus is dead.