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John 11:13

World English Bible

Now Jesus had spoken of his death, but they thought that he spoke of taking rest in sleep.

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John 11:13 in other translations

Now Jesus had spoken of his death: but they thought that he spake of taking rest in sleep.

John 11:13 · American Standard Version

John 11:13 in context

  1. 11He said these things, and after that, he said to them, “Our friend, Lazarus, has fallen asleep, but I am going so that I may awake him out of sleep.”
  2. 12The disciples therefore said, “Lord, if he has fallen asleep, he will recover.”
  3. 13Now Jesus had spoken of his death, but they thought that he spoke of taking rest in sleep.
  4. 14So Jesus said to them plainly then, “Lazarus is dead.
  5. 15I am glad for your sakes that I was not there, so that you may believe. Nevertheless, let’s go to him.”