John 11:14

So then He told them plainly,

John 10:24

when the Jews gathered round Him and kept asking Him, "How long do you mean to keep us in suspense? If you are the Christ, tell us so plainly."

John 16:25

"All this I have spoken to you in veiled language. The time is coming when I shall no longer speak to you in veiled language, but will tell you about the Father in plain words.

John 16:29

"Ah, now you are using plain language," said His disciples, "and are uttering no figure of speech!

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

Then said Jesus unto them plainly, Lazarus is dead.

Bible References

Plainly

John 10:24
when the Jews gathered round Him and kept asking Him, "How long do you mean to keep us in suspense? If you are the Christ, tell us so plainly."
John 16:25
"All this I have spoken to you in veiled language. The time is coming when I shall no longer speak to you in veiled language, but will tell you about the Father in plain words.