Reference

1 Corinthians 15:6

After that, he was seen of above five hundred brethren at once; of whom the greater part remain unto this present, but some are fallen asleep.
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And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures:

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And that he was seen of Cephas, then of the twelve:

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After that, he was seen of above five hundred brethren at once; of whom the greater part remain unto this present, but some are fallen asleep.

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After that, he was seen of James; then of all the apostles.

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And last of all he was seen of me also, as of one born out of due time.

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Death as Sleep
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Death as Sleep

The phrase "fallen asleep" could be interpreted as a euphemism for death that does not necessarily imply a state of unconsciousness, but rather a peaceful or temporary cessation of life, similar to how one "falls asleep" in a general sense without the implication of a literal sleep state.