They thought that Jesus was talking about actual sleep, but He was speaking about the death of Lazarus. Cross References Matthew 9:24 "Go away," He told them. "The girl is not dead, but asleep." And they laughed at Him. Luke 8:52 Meanwhile, everyone was weeping and mourning for her. But Jesus said, "Stop weeping; she is not dead but asleep." John 11:11 After He had said this, He told them, "Our friend Lazarus has fallen asleep, but I am going there to wake him up." John 11:12 His disciples replied, "Lord, if he is sleeping, he will get better." John 11:14 So Jesus told them plainly, "Lazarus is dead, Treasury of Scripture However, Jesus spoke of his death: but they thought that he had spoken of taking of rest in sleep. |