he said, "Depart. For the girl is not dead, but asleep." And they derided him
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King James Version
He said unto them, Give place: for the maid is not dead, but sleepeth. And they laughed him to scorn.English Standard Version
he said, "Go away, for the girl is not dead but sleeping." And they laughed at him.New International Version
he said, "Go away. The girl is not dead but asleep." But they laughed at him.