Cross-references Explore similar Bible verses on Matthew 9:24 in English Standard Version "he said, “Go away, for the girl is not dead but sleeping.” And they laughed at him." Joh 11:4 But when Jesus heard it he said, “This illness does not lead to death. It is for the glory of God, so that the Son of God may be glorified through it.” Joh 11:11 After saying these things, he said to them, “Our friend Lazarus has fallen asleep, but I go to awaken him.” Ac 20:10 But Paul went down and bent over him, and taking him in his arms, said, “Do not be alarmed, for his life is in him.”