Notes on "Sleep and Death"

In John 11:11 - 14 Jesus makes it clear that he uses the word sleep as a metaphor for death.

John Chapter 11 - Full Text

References in Scripture

John 11:11 - 14

 

John 11:11 - 14

11 These things said he: and after that he saith unto them, Our friend Lazarus sleepeth; but I go, that I may awake him out of sleep.

12 Then said his disciples, Lord, if he sleep, he shall do well.

13 Howbeit Jesus spake of his death: but they thought that he had spoken of taking of rest in sleep.

14 Then said Jesus unto them plainly, Lazarus is dead.


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