Then Jesus said to them plainly, Lazarus is dead.
And He spoke that saying openly. And Peter took Him and began to rebuke Him.
Then the Jews encircled Him and said to Him, How long do you make us doubt? If you are the Christ, tell us plainly.
But Jesus spoke of his death, but they thought that He had spoken of taking rest in sleep.
And I am glad for your sakes that I was not there, in order that you may believe. But let us go to him.
I have spoken these things to you in parables, but the time is coming when I shall no more speak to you in parables, but I will show you plainly of the Father.
The disciples said to Him, Lo, now You speak plainly and speak no parable.
