13-15 – Now Jesus had spoken of his death, but they thought that He was speaking of literal sleep. It is always easier to discourage someone who wants to go forward than swallowing our fear or pride and going with them. Jesus had said in the beginning "let us go," and seeing their fear He says, "I go to awaken him from sleep." The Apostles now think Lazarus is just asleep and try to discourage Jesus by saying "if he is sleeping he will be alright by himself, you do not have to go." They do not want His going to make them look bad (fearful). 11-12 – This He said, and after that He said to them, "Our friend Lazarus has fallen asleep but I go, so that I may awaken him out of sleep." The disciples then said to Him, "Lord, if he has fallen asleep, he will recover." Their plan will fail (in this case the Jews who want to kill Him before it is time) because they are on the wrong side and not because they are weak or without a plan.
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