Howbeit Jesus spake of his death: but they thought that he had spoken of taking of rest in sleep.
However, Jesus had spoken of his death, but they thought that He referred to falling into a refreshing and natural sleep.
Now Jesus had spoken of his death: but they thought that he spake of taking rest in sleep.
They thought Jesus meant that Lazarus was in a deep sleep, but Jesus had spoken about Lazarus’ death.
But Jesus had spoken about his death. Yet they thought that he spoke about the repose of sleep.
But Jesus spoke of his death; and they thought that he spoke of the repose of sleep.
he said unto them, Give place: for the maid is not dead, but sleepeth. And they laughed him to scorn.
And all wept, and bewailed her: but he said, Weep not; she is not dead, but sleepeth.
These things said he: and after that he saith unto them, Our friend Lazarus sleepeth; but I go, that I may awake him out of sleep.
Then said his disciples, Lord, if he sleep, he shall do well.
Then said Jesus unto them plainly, Lazarus is dead.