Mark 5:39

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And when he was come in, he saith unto them, Why make ye this ado, and weep? the damsel is not dead, but sleepeth.

Thus spoke he; and after this he said to them: Our friend Lazarus sleeps; but I go that I may awake him out of sleep.

But Paul went down, and fell upon him, and embracing him, said: Be not troubled, for his life is in him.

For this reason, many among you are weak and sick, and many sleep.

But concerning those who have fallen asleep, I would not have you ignorant, brethren, that you may not grieve, as others who have no hope.

who died for us, that, whether we wake or sleep, we might live together with him.