Now Jesus had spoken of his death: but they thought that he spake of taking rest in sleep.
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.
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, Give place: for the damsel is not dead, but sleepeth. And they laughed him to scorn.
And all were weeping, and bewailing her: but he said, Weep not; for she is not dead, but sleepeth.
These things spake he: and after this he saith unto them, Our friend Lazarus is fallen asleep; but I go, that I may awake him out of sleep.
The disciples therefore said unto him, Lord, if he is fallen asleep, he will recover.
Then Jesus therefore said unto them plainly, Lazarus is dead.