John 11:13
Howbeit Jesus spake of his death: but they thought that he had spoken of taking of rest in sleep.
In other versions
Now Jesus had spoken of his death: but they thought that he spake of taking rest in sleep.
ASV
Jesus, however, was talking of his death: but they had the idea that he was talking about taking rest in sleep.
BBE
But Jesus spoke of his death, but *they* thought that he spoke of the rest of sleep.
DBY
Now Jesus had spoken of his death, but they thought that he spoke of taking rest in sleep.
WEB
but Jesus had spoken about his death, but they thought that about the repose of sleep he speaketh.
YLT
Nevertheless Jesus spoke of his death: but they thought that he had spoken of taking of rest in sleep.
ENG
Now Jesus spoke of his death: but they thought that he had spoken of taking rest in sleep.
WBT
They thought that Jesus was talking about actual sleep, but He was speaking about the death of Lazarus.
BSB
In context
11These 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.
12Then said his disciples, Lord, if he sleep, he shall do well.
13Howbeit Jesus spake of his death: but they thought that he had spoken of taking of rest in sleep.
14Then said Jesus unto them plainly, Lazarus is dead.
15And I am glad for your sakes that I was not there, to the intent ye may believe; nevertheless let us go unto him.
Cross-references
People in this verse
- Jesus
