Parallel Verses
Common New Testament
Now Jesus had spoken of his death, but they thought that he meant taking rest in sleep.
New American Standard Bible
Now
King James Version
Howbeit Jesus spake of his death: but they thought that he had spoken of taking of rest in sleep.
Holman Bible
Jesus, however, was speaking about his death, but they thought He was speaking about natural sleep.
International Standard Version
Jesus, however, had been speaking about his death, but they thought that he was speaking about resting or sleeping.
A Conservative Version
But Jesus had spoken about his death, but those men thought that he was speaking about the restfulness of sleep.
American Standard Version
Now Jesus had spoken of his death: but they thought that he spake of taking rest in sleep.
Amplified
However, Jesus had spoken of his death, but they thought that He was referring to natural sleep.
An Understandable Version
Now Jesus had been talking about Lazarus' death, but the disciples thought He was referring to normal sleep.
Anderson New Testament
Jesus spoke of his death; but they thought that he spoke of taking rest in sleep.
Bible in Basic English
Jesus, however, was talking of his death: but they had the idea that he was talking about taking rest in sleep.
Daniel Mace New Testament
though Jesus meant it of Lazarus's death: but they understood it of the natural rest in sleep.
Darby Translation
But Jesus spoke of his death, but they thought that he spoke of the rest of sleep.
Godbey New Testament
But Jesus spoke concerning his death: and they thought that He spoke concerning the rest of sleep.
Goodspeed New Testament
Now Jesus had referred to his death. But they supposed that he meant a natural falling asleep.
John Wesley New Testament
Jesus spake of his death, but they thought he had spoken of the natural rest in sleep.
Julia Smith Translation
And Jesus spake of his death: but these supposed that he speaks of the repose of sleep.
King James 2000
However Jesus spoke of his death: but they thought that he had spoken of taking of rest in sleep.
Lexham Expanded Bible
(Now Jesus had been speaking about his death, but they thought that he was speaking about {real sleep}.)
Modern King James verseion
But Jesus spoke of his death, but they thought that He had spoken of taking rest in sleep.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Howbeit, Jesus spake of his death: but they thought that he had spoken of the natural sleep.
Moffatt New Testament
Jesus, however, had been speaking of his death; but as they imagined he meant natural sleep,
Montgomery New Testament
Now Jesus had been speaking concerning his death, but they thought that he was talking about natural sleep.
NET Bible
(Now Jesus had been talking about his death, but they thought he had been talking about real sleep.)
New Heart English Bible
Now Jesus had spoken of his death, but they thought that he spoke of taking rest in sleep.
Noyes New Testament
But Jesus had spoken of his death; but they thought that he spoke of the taking of rest in sleep.
Sawyer New Testament
But Jesus spoke of his death; but they thought that he spoke of the rest of sleep.
The Emphasized Bible
But Jesus had spoken concerning his death; whereas, they, supposed that, concerning the taking of rest in sleep, he had been speaking.
Thomas Haweis New Testament
Now Jesus had spoken of his death: but they apprehended that he spake of taking rest in sleep.
Twentieth Century New Testament
But Jesus meant that he was dead; they, however, supposed that he was speaking of natural sleep.
Webster
Now Jesus spoke of his death: but they thought that he had spoken of taking rest in sleep.
Weymouth New Testament
Now Jesus had spoken of his death, but they thought He referred to the rest taken in ordinary sleep.
Williams New Testament
But Jesus had spoken about his death. However, they supposed that He was referring to falling into a natural sleep.
World English Bible
Now Jesus had spoken of his death, but they thought that he spoke of taking rest in sleep.
Worrell New Testament
Now Jesus had spoken concerning his death; but they thought He spake of taking rest in sleep.
Worsley New Testament
But Jesus spake of his death; though they thought that He was speaking of the refreshment of sleep.
Youngs Literal Translation
but Jesus had spoken about his death, but they thought that about the repose of sleep he speaketh.
Themes
Christ » Miracles of » Lazarus raised
The Dead » Resurrection of » Select readings
Friendship » Instances of » Mary, martha, and lazarus, with jesus
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » Raising of lazarus
Jesus Christ » History of » Returns to bethany and raises lazarus from the dead
Lazarus » Brother of mary and martha » Sickness and death of
Miracles » Of Christ » Lazarus raised
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Raises lazarus from the dead
Interlinear
De
Peri
περί
Peri
of, for, concerning, about, as touching, touching, whereof Trans, not tr,
Usage: 254
De
References
Word Count of 37 Translations in John 11:13
Verse Info
Context Readings
Lazarus Dies
12 His disciples said, "Lord, if he sleeps, he will recover." 13 Now Jesus had spoken of his death, but they thought that he meant taking rest in sleep. 14 So then Jesus told them plainly, "Lazarus is dead;
Cross References
Matthew 9:24
he said, "Depart; for the girl is not dead but sleeping." And they laughed at him.