'Fallen Asleep' in the Bible

He said this, and then He told them, “Our friend Lazarus has fallen asleep, but I’m on My way to wake him up.”

Then the disciples said to Him, “Lord, if he has fallen asleep, he will get well.”

This is why many are sick and ill among you, and many have fallen asleep.

Then He appeared to over 500 brothers at one time;most of them are still alive,but some have fallen asleep.

Therefore, those who have fallen asleep in Christ have also perished.

But now Christ has been raised from the dead, the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep.

Since we believe that Jesus died and rose again, in the same way God will bring with Him those who have fallen asleep through Jesus.

For we say this to you by a revelation from the Lord: We who are still alive at the Lord’s coming will certainly have no advantage over those who have fallen asleep.