John 11:12-15 New International Reader's Version (NIRV)

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.

14. So then he told them plainly, "Lazarus is dead.

15. For your benefit, I am glad I was not there. Now you will believe. But let us go to him."

John 11