John 11:13

King James Version (KJV)

Howbeit Jesus spake of his death: but they thought that he had spoken of taking of rest in sleep.

In context

11 These things said he: and after that he saith unto them, Our friend Lazarus sleepeth; but I go, that I may awake him out of sleep.

12 Then said his disciples, Lord, if he sleep, he shall do well.

13 Howbeit Jesus spake of his death: but they thought that he had spoken of taking of rest in sleep.

14 Then said Jesus unto them plainly, Lazarus is dead.

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

KJV King James Version: Howbeit Jesus spake of his death: but they thought that he had spoken of taking of rest in sleep.
WEB World English Bible: Now Jesus had spoken of his death, but they thought that he spoke of taking rest in sleep.
BSB Berean Standard Bible: They thought that Jesus was talking about actual sleep, but He was speaking about the death of Lazarus.
ASV American Standard Version: Now Jesus had spoken of his death: but they thought that he spake of taking rest in sleep.
YLT Young's Literal Translation: but Jesus had spoken about his death, but they thought that about the repose of sleep he speaketh.
DBY Darby Translation: But Jesus spoke of his death, but they thought that he spoke of the rest of sleep.
WBS Webster Bible: Now Jesus spoke of his death: but they thought that he had spoken of taking rest in sleep.