John 11:13

Revised Version with Apocrypha 1895

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

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

And all were weeping, and bewailing her: but he said, Weep not; for she is not dead, but sleepeth.

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.

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

Then Jesus therefore said unto them plainly, Lazarus is dead.