Matthew 9:24

24he said, “Go away, for athe girl is not dead but bsleeping.” And they laughed at him.

1 Thessalonians 4:14

14For csince we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so, through Jesus, God will bring with him dthose who have fallen asleep.

1 Thessalonians 5:10

10 ewho died for us so that whether we are awake or asleep we might live with him.
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