John 11:14

An Understandable Version (2005 edition)

So, Jesus said plainly, “Lazarus is dead.

Cross References

Mark 8:32

And He spoke about this freely. But Peter took Jesus aside and began rebuking Him [i.e., for saying such things].

John 10:24

Some Jewish [authorities] gathered around Him and asked, “How long will you hold us in suspense? If you [really] are the Christ, tell us plainly.”

John 11:13

Now Jesus had been talking about Lazarus’ death, but the disciples thought He was referring to normal sleep.

John 11:15

And I am glad for your sakes that I was not there [when he died], so that [now] you will believe [i.e., when you see him miraculously raised up]. But let us go to him [now].”

John 16:25

“I have spoken these things to you in figurative language. [However], the time will come when I will not speak to you in figurative language, but will tell you plainly about the Father.

John 16:29

[Then] Jesus’ disciples said [to Him], “Look, you are speaking plainly now, and not in figurative language.