John 11:14

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

John 11:14 Meaning and Commentary

John 11:14

Then said Jesus unto them plainly
Without a figure, when he perceived they did not understand him, and yet it was a very easy and usual metaphor which he had made use of; but such was the present stupidity of their minds, that they did not take in his meaning: wherefore, without reproaching them with it, he said to them in so many words,

Lazarus is dead.
The Persic version reads, "Lazarus is dead indeed", as he really was.

John 11:14 In-Context

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.

16 Then Thomas said, who is called Didymus, unto his fellowdisciples, Let us go also, that we may die with him.