John 11:13

13 But Jesus had spoken of his death, and they thought that he had spoken of taking of 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 Having said that he said unto them, Our friend Lazarus sleeps, but I go that I may awake him out of sleep.

12 Then his disciples said, Lord, if he sleeps, he shall be saved.

13 But Jesus had spoken of his death, and they thought that he had spoken of taking of rest in sleep.

14 Then Jesus said unto them plainly, Lazarus has died.

15 And I am glad for your sakes that I was not there, in order that ye may believe; nevertheless let us go unto him.