John 11:13
But Jesus spoke of his death, but *they* thought that he spoke of the rest of sleep.
Darby Translation
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
12The disciples therefore said to him, Lord, if he be fallen asleep, he will get well.
14Jesus therefore then said to them plainly, Lazarus has died.
Cross References
Matthew 9:24he said, Withdraw, for the damsel is not dead, but sleeps. And they derided 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 →