Prior to resurrecting his friend Lazarus, Jesus explained to his apostles: “Lazarus our friend has gone to rest, but I am journeying there to awaken him from sleep. ”
(‏ مزمور ١٣ :‏ ٣‏ )‏ كما ان يسوع قبل ان يقيم صديقه لعازر ،‏ اوضح لرسله :‏ « لعازر صديقنا راقد ،‏ لكني ذاهب لأوقظه من النوم » .‏