Then said his disciples, Lord, if he sleep, he shall do well.
John 11:12
King James Version (public domain)
Traditionally attributed to John · 1st century AD · One of the twelve apostles of Jesus; the "beloved disciple"
Context
10But if a man walk in the night, he stumbleth, because there is no light in him.
11These 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.
12Then said his disciples, Lord, if he sleep, he shall do well.
13Howbeit Jesus spake of his death: but they thought that he had spoken of taking of rest in sleep.
14Then said Jesus unto them plainly, Lazarus is dead.