John 11:13
But Jesus had spoken about his death, but those men thought that he was speaking about the restfulness of sleep.
A Conservative Version
In The King James Version
Howbeit Jesus spake of his death: but they thought that he had spoken of taking of rest in sleep.
In Context
12His disciples therefore said, Lord, if he has become asleep, he will be healed.
14Therefore Jesus then said to them plainly, Lazarus died.
Cross References
Matthew 9:24he says to them, Depart, for the little girl did not die, but sleeps. And they ridiculed him.
Matthew Henry on John 11:2-17
The Death of Lazarus. 1 Now a certain man was sick, named Lazarus, of Bethany, the town of Mary and her sister Martha. 2 (It was that Mary which anointed the Lord with ointment, and wiped his feet with her hair, whose brother Lazarus was sick.) 3 Therefore his sisters sent unto him, saying, Lord, behold, he whom thou lovest is sick. 4 When Jesus heard that, he said, This sickness is not unto death, but for the glory of God, that the Son of God might be glorified thereby. 5 Now Jesus loved Martha, and her sister,… Read the whole commentary →