John 11:12

Revised Version with Apocrypha 1895

The disciples therefore said unto him, Lord, if he is fallen asleep, he will recover.

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he said, Give place: for the damsel is not dead, but sleepeth. And they laughed him to scorn.

These things spake he: and after this he saith unto them, Our friend Lazarus is fallen asleep; but I go, that I may awake him out of sleep.

Now Jesus had spoken of his death: but they thought that he spake of taking rest in sleep.