en_tn/jhn/11/12.md

General Information:

In verse 13 there is a break in the story line as John comments on the disciples' misunderstanding about what Jesus meant when he said Lazarus was asleep. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-background)

if he has fallen asleep

The disciples misunderstand Jesus to mean that Lazarus is resting and will recover.