Juan 11:12

12 —Señor —dijeron los discípulos—, si se ha dormido, ¡pronto se pondrá mejor!

Juan 11:12 Meaning and Commentary

John 11:12

Then said his disciples, Lord, if he sleep
Soundly, quietly, and comfortably, and takes rest in it:

he shall do well;
or "be saved" from the disease; he will be delivered from it; he will recover out of it; it is a sign the distemper is leaving him, and he is growing better, and will be restored to his health again: the Ethiopic version renders it by many words, "he will be well", and "will awake", and "will live". Sound sleep is a sign of health. This they said to, put off their master from going into Judea, fearing the danger he would be exposed unto.

Juan 11:12 In-Context

10 pero de noche se corre el peligro de tropezar, porque no hay luz.

11 —agregó después—,

12 —Señor —dijeron los discípulos—, si se ha dormido, ¡pronto se pondrá mejor!

13 Ellos pensaron que Jesús había querido decir que Lázaro solo estaba dormido, pero Jesús se refería a que Lázaro había muerto.

14 Por eso les dijo claramente: