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John 11:13
But Jesus spoke of his death: and they thought that he spoke of the repose of sleep.
John 11:13 · Douay-Rheims Bible (Challoner)
John 11:13 in other translations
Howbeit Jesus spake of his death: but they thought that he had spoken of taking of rest in sleep.
They thought that Jesus was talking about actual sleep, but He was speaking about the death of Lazarus.
Now Jesus had spoken of his death, but they thought that he spoke of taking rest in sleep.
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In context
10 But if he walk in the night, he stumbleth, because the light is not in him.
11 These things he said; and after that he said to them: Lazarus our friend sleepeth: but I go that I may awake him out of sleep.
12 His disciples therefore said: Lord, if he sleep, he shall do well.
13 But Jesus spoke of his death: and they thought that he spoke of the repose of sleep.
14 Then therefore Jesus said to them plainly: Lazarus is dead.
15 And I am glad, for your sakes; that I was not there, that you may believe. But, let us go to him.
16 Thomas therefore, who is called Didymus, said to his fellow disciples: Let us also go, that we may die with him.
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