John 11:13
But Jesus meant that he was dead; they, however, supposed that he was speaking of natural sleep.
Open English Bible (US)
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
12“If he has fallen asleep, Master, he will get well,” said the disciples.
14Then he said to them plainly, “Lazarus is dead;
Cross References
Matthew 9:24he said, “Go away, the little girl is not dead; she is asleep.” They began to laugh at 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 →