John 11:14

So Jesus then told them plainly,

John 10:24

So the Jews gathered around him and said to him, "How much longer are you going to keep us in suspense? If you are really the Christ, tell us so frankly!"

John 16:25

"I have said all this to you in figurative language, but a time is coming when I shall not do so any longer, but will tell you plainly about the Father.

John 16:29

His disciples said, " Why, now you are talking plainly and not speaking figuratively at all.

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Summary

Then said Jesus unto them plainly, Lazarus is dead.

Bible References

Plainly

John 10:24
So the Jews gathered around him and said to him, "How much longer are you going to keep us in suspense? If you are really the Christ, tell us so frankly!"
John 16:25
"I have said all this to you in figurative language, but a time is coming when I shall not do so any longer, but will tell you plainly about the Father.