Matthew 9:24 in the World English Bible
he said to them, “Make room, because the girl isn’t dead, but sleeping.” They were ridiculing him.
Context
23 And when Jesus came into the ruler’s house, and saw the minstrels and the people making a noise,
24 He said unto them, Give place: for the maid is not dead, but sleepeth. And they laughed him to scorn.
25 But when the people were put forth, he went in, and took her by the hand, and the maid arose.