John 11:13

They thought that Jesus was talking about actual sleep, but He was speaking about the death of Lazarus.

Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

Now Jesus had spoken of his death, but they thought that he spoke of taking rest in sleep.

World English Bible (WEB)

Howbeit{G1161} Jesus{G2424} spake{G2046}{(G5715)} of{G4012} his{G846} death{G2288}: but{G1161} they{G1565} thought{G1380}{(G5656)} that{G3754} he had spoken{G3004}{(G5719)} of{G4012} taking of rest{G2838} in sleep{G5258}.

Strong's King James

(13) But Yeshua spoke of his death but they thought that He spoke about the slumber of sleep.

The F.O.G

[13] Jesus had been speaking about Lazarus's death, but His disciples thought He meant natural sleep, revealing how often they missed His deeper meanings.

The F.O.G Paraphrase

but Jesus had spoken about his death, but they thought that about the repose of sleep he speaketh.

Young's Literal Translation

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John 11:13

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Jean Paul Joseph

John 11:13