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John 11:13
Now Jesus spoke of his death: but they thought that he had spoken of taking rest in sleep.
John 11:13 · Webster 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 a man walketh in the night, he stumbleth, because there is no light in him.
11 These things he said: and after that he saith to them, Our friend Lazarus sleepeth; but I go that I may awake him out of sleep.
12 Then said his disciples, Lord, if he sleepeth he will do well.
13 Now Jesus spoke of his death: but they thought that he had spoken of taking rest in sleep.
14 Then said Jesus to 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 to him.
16 Then said Thomas, who is called Didymus, to his fellow-disciples, Let us also go, that we may die with him.
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