Then Jesus told them plainly, “Lazarus is dead!
Then Jesus explained clearly what he meant. Peter took Jesus aside and told him to stop talking like that.
and the people gathered all around him. They said, “How long are you going to keep us guessing? If you are the Messiah, tell us plainly!”
Jesus really meant that Lazarus was dead, but they thought he was talking only about sleep.
I am glad that I wasn't there, because now you will have a chance to put your faith in me. Let's go to him.”
I have used examples to explain to you what I have been talking about. But the time will come when I will speak to you plainly about the Father and will no longer use examples like these.
The disciples said, “Now you are speaking plainly to us! You are not using examples.