Raised

"Christ has been raised from the dead, the firstruits of those who have fallen asleep."

"We don't want you to be uninformed, brothers, about those who have fallen asleep, that you may not grieve as others do who have no hope."

"Stephen fell asleep."

"Some have fallen asleep."

"Our friend has fallen asleep, but I'm going to wake him up ... (Jesus had spoken of his death, but they thought he meant taking rest in sleep.)"

"Awake, O sleeper, and arise from the dead, and Christ will shine on you."

"Since we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so, through Jesus, God will bring with him those who have fallen asleep."

"Our Lord Jesus Christ died for us so that whether we are awake or asleep we might live with him."

"Peace I leave with you; my peace I leave with you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid."

(1 Corinthians 15:20; 1 Thessalonians 4:13; Acts 7:60; 1 Corinthians 15:6;  John 11:11,13;  Ephesians 5:14; 1 Thessalonians 4:14; 1 Thessalonians 5:10; John 17:27.)