Juan 11:12

12 Le dijeron entonces sus discípulos: Señor, si duerme, salvo estará.

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 Mas el que anduviere de noche, tropieza, porque no hay luz en él.

11 Dicho esto, les dice después: Lázaro nuestro amigo duerme; mas voy a despertarle del sueño.

12 Le dijeron entonces sus discípulos: Señor, si duerme, salvo estará.

13 Mas esto decía Jesús de la muerte de él; y ellos pensaron que hablaba del sueño de dormir.

14 Entonces, pues, Jesús les dijo claramente: Lázaro ha muerto;