John 11:13

Radiate New Testament

Jesus had meant that Lazarus was dead, but his disciples thought he’d meant that Lazarus had actually fallen asleep.

Cross References

Matthew 9:24

“Go away,” he told them, “the girl isn’t dead; she’s sleeping.” They all laughed at him.

Luke 8:52

During this time, all the people were crying and sobbing loudly over the girl. “Stop crying.” Jesus said. “She isn’t dead; she’s sleeping.”

John 11:11

After he’d said that, Jesus told them, “Our friend Lazarus has fallen asleep, but I’m going there to wake him up.”

John 11:12

His disciples responded, “Lord, if he’s sleeping, that means he’ll get better.”

John 11:14

So then he came right out and told them, “Lazarus is dead.