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John 11:13
But Jesus had spoken concerning his death; whereas, they, supposed that, concerning the taking of rest in sleep, he had been speaking.
John 11:13 · Rotherham Emphasised Bible
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 one walk in the night, he stumbleth, because, the light, is not in him.
11 These things, he said, and, after this, he saith unto them—Lazarus, our dear friend, hath fallen asleep; but I am going, that I may awake him.
12 The disciples, therefore, said unto him—Lord! if he have fallen asleep, he will recover.
13 But Jesus had spoken concerning his death; whereas, they, supposed that, concerning the taking of rest in sleep, he had been speaking.
14 Jesus, therefore, then, said unto them, plainly,—Lazarus, died;
15 and I rejoice, for your sake—that ye may believe,—that I was not there; but let us be going unto him.
16 Thomas, therefore, the one called Didymus, said unto his fellow-disciples—Let, us also, be going, that we may die with him.
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