John 11:13-15

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¹³ (They thought he was referring to ordinary sleep; but Jesus had in fact been speaking of his death.)

¹⁴ Then Jesus spoke to them plainly.

“Lazarus,” he said, “is dead. ¹⁵ Actually, I’m glad I wasn’t there, for your sakes; it will help your faith. But let’s go to him.”