John 11:13

13 Jesus, however, was talking of his death: but they had the idea that he was talking about taking rest in sleep.

John 11:13 Meaning and Commentary

John 11:13

Howbeit Jesus spake of his death
Under the figurative phrase of sleeping:

but they thought that he had spoken of taking of rest in sleep;
in a literal and natural sense.

John 11:13 In-Context

11 These things said he: and after that he said to them, Lazarus our friend is at rest; but I go so that I may make him come out of his sleep.

12 Then his disciples said to him, Lord, if he is resting he will get well.

13 Jesus, however, was talking of his death: but they had the idea that he was talking about taking rest in sleep.

14 Then Jesus said to them clearly, Lazarus is dead.

15 And because of you I am glad I was not there, so that you may have faith; but let us go to him.