John 11:13 - New Revised Standard Version

Jesus, however, had been speaking about his death, but they thought that he was referring merely to sleep.

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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, “Go away; for the girl is not dead but sleeping.” And they laughed at him.

They were all weeping and wailing for her; but he said, “Do not weep; for she is not dead but sleeping.”

After saying this, he told them, “Our friend Lazarus has fallen asleep, but I am going there to awaken him.”

The disciples said to him, “Lord, if he has fallen asleep, he will be all right.”

Then Jesus told them plainly, “Lazarus is dead.

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