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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
John 11:13 in other translations
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.
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 a man walk in the night, he stumbleth, because there is no light in him.
11 These 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.
12 Then said his disciples, Lord, if he sleep, he shall do well.
13 Howbeit Jesus spake of his death: but they thought that he had spoken of taking of rest in sleep.
14 Then said Jesus unto them plainly, Lazarus is dead.
15 And I am glad for your sakes that I was not there, to the intent ye may believe; nevertheless let us go unto him.
16 Then said Thomas, which is called Didymus, unto his fellowdisciples, Let us also go, that we may die with him.
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