So then he told them plainly, “Lazarus is dead,
Then Jesus’ disciples said, “Now you are speaking clearly and without figures of speech.
“Though I have been speaking figuratively, a time is coming when I will no longer use this kind of language but will tell you plainly about my Father.
The Jews who were there gathered around him, saying, “How long will you keep us in suspense? If you are the Messiah, tell us plainly.”
He spoke plainly about this, and Peter took him aside and began to rebuke him.
Jesus had been speaking of his death, but his disciples thought he meant natural sleep.
and for your sake I am glad I was not there, so that you may believe. But let us go to him.”
