John 11:13
But Jesus spoke concerning his death: and they thought that He spoke concerning the rest of sleep.
1902 William Baxter Godbey NT
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
12Then the disciples said to Him, Lord, if he is asleep, he will be saved.
14Then however Jesus spoke to them openly, Lazarus is dead,
Cross References
Matthew 9:24says to them; Retire: for the damsel is not dead, but sleepeth. And they hooted 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 →