Juan 11:12

12 —Señor —respondieron sus discípulos—, si duerme, es que va a recuperarse.

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 el que anda de noche sí tropieza, porque no tiene luz.

11 Dicho esto, añadió:—Nuestro amigo Lázaro duerme, pero voy a despertarlo.

12 —Señor —respondieron sus discípulos—, si duerme, es que va a recuperarse.

13 Jesús les hablaba de la muerte de Lázaro, pero sus discípulos pensaron que se refería al sueño natural.

14 Por eso les dijo claramente:—Lázaro ha muerto,