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John 11:13

Howbeit Jesus spake of his death: but they thought that he had spoken of taking of rest in sleep.
John 11:13 · King James Version

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

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