John 11:11-14 Modern English Version (MEV)

11. After He said this, He said to them, “Our friend Lazarus has fallen asleep. But I am going that I may awaken him from sleep.”

12. Then His disciples said, “Lord, if he is sleeping, he will be well.”

13. Jesus had spoken of his death. But they thought that He was speaking of getting rest through sleep.

14. So then Jesus plainly told them, “Lazarus is dead.

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