John 11:11-13 New International Reader's Version (NIRV)

11. After he said this, Jesus went on speaking to them. "Our friend Lazarus has fallen asleep," he said. "But I am going there to wake him up."

12. His disciples replied, "Lord, if he's sleeping, he will get better."

13. Jesus had been speaking about the death of Lazarus. But his disciples thought he meant natural sleep.

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