John 11:13

The Text-Critical English New Testament

(They thought Jesus was speaking about natural sleep, but he was actually speaking about Lazarus' death.)

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he said to them, “Go away, for the girl is not dead but sleeping.” And they began laughing at him.

Meanwhile, all the people were weeping and mourning for her, but Jesus said, “Do not weep; she is not dead but sleeping.”

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

His disciples said, “Lord, if he has fallen asleep, he will recover.”

Then Jesus told them plainly, “Lazarus has died,