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John 11:13
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KJ21
However Jesus spoke of his death, but they thought that He had spoken of the taking of rest in sleep.
ASV
Now Jesus had spoken of his death: but they thought that he spake of taking rest in sleep.
AMP
However, Jesus had spoken of his death, but they thought that He was referring to natural sleep.
AMPC
However, Jesus had spoken of his death, but they thought that He referred to falling into a refreshing and natural sleep.
BRG
Howbeit Jesus spake of his death: but they thought that he had spoken of taking of rest in sleep.
CSB
Jesus, however, was speaking about his death, but they thought he was speaking about natural sleep.
CSBA
Jesus, however, was speaking about his death, but they thought he was speaking about natural sleep.
CEB
They thought Jesus meant that Lazarus was in a deep sleep, but Jesus had spoken about Lazarus’ death.
CJB
Now Yeshua had used the phrase to speak about El‘azar’s death, but they thought he had been talking literally about sleep.
CEV
Jesus really meant that Lazarus was dead, but they thought he was talking only about sleep.
DARBY
But Jesus spoke of his death, but *they* thought that he spoke of the rest of sleep.
DLNT
Now Jesus had spoken concerning his death, but those ones thought that He was speaking concerning the sleep of slumber.
DRA
But Jesus spoke of his death; and they thought that he spoke of the repose of sleep.
ERV
They thought Jesus meant that Lazarus was literally sleeping, but he really meant that Lazarus was dead.
EASY
The disciples thought that Jesus was talking about sleep as rest. But Jesus meant that Lazarus had died.
EHV
Jesus had been speaking about his death, but they thought he was merely talking about ordinary sleep.
ESV
Now Jesus had spoken of his death, but they thought that he meant taking rest in sleep.
ESVUK
Now Jesus had spoken of his death, but they thought that he meant taking rest in sleep.
EXB
[L But] Jesus meant that Lazarus was dead, but his followers thought he meant Lazarus was really sleeping.
GNV
Howbeit, Jesus spake of his death: but they thought that he had spoken of the natural sleep.
GW
Jesus meant that Lazarus was dead, but the disciples thought Jesus meant that Lazarus was only sleeping.
GNT
Jesus meant that Lazarus had died, but they thought he meant natural sleep.
HCSB
Jesus, however, was speaking about his death, but they thought He was speaking about natural sleep.
ICB
Jesus meant that Lazarus was dead. But Jesus’ followers thought that he meant Lazarus was really sleeping.
ISV
Jesus, however, had been speaking about his death, but they thought that he was speaking about resting or sleeping.
PHILLIPS
Actually Jesus had spoken about his death, but they thought that he was speaking about falling into natural sleep. This made Jesus tell them quite plainly, “Lazarus has died, and I am glad that I was not there—for your sakes, that you may learn to believe. And now, let us go to him.”
JUB
But Jesus had spoken of his death, and they thought that he had spoken of taking of rest in sleep.
KJV
Howbeit Jesus spake of his death: but they thought that he had spoken of taking of rest in sleep.
AKJV
Howbeit Jesus spake of his death: but they thought that he had spoken of taking of rest in sleep.
LSB
Now Jesus had spoken of his death, but they thought that He was speaking of actual sleep.
LEB
(Now Jesus had been speaking about his death, but they thought that he was speaking about real sleep.)
TLB
The disciples, thinking Jesus meant Lazarus was having a good night’s rest, said, “That means he is getting better!” But Jesus meant Lazarus had died.
MSG
The disciples said, “Master, if he’s gone to sleep, he’ll get a good rest and wake up feeling fine.” Jesus was talking about death, while his disciples thought he was talking about taking a nap.
MEV
Jesus had spoken of his death. But they thought that He was speaking of getting rest through sleep.
MOUNCE
Jesus, however, had been speaking · of · his death, but they thought that he was speaking about · sleep in the sense of slumber.
NOG
Yeshua meant that Lazarus was dead, but the disciples thought Yeshua meant that Lazarus was only sleeping.
NABRE
But Jesus was talking about his death, while they thought that he meant ordinary sleep.
NASB
Now Jesus had spoken of his death, but they thought that He was speaking about actual sleep.
NASB1995
Now Jesus had spoken of his death, but they thought that He was speaking of literal sleep.
NCB
Jesus, however, had been speaking about the death of Lazarus, but they thought that he was speaking of ordinary sleep.
NCV
Jesus meant that Lazarus was dead, but his followers thought he meant Lazarus was really sleeping.
NET
(Now Jesus had been talking about his death, but they thought he had been talking about real sleep.)
NIRV
Jesus had been speaking about the death of Lazarus. But his disciples thought he meant natural sleep.
NIV
Jesus had been speaking of his death, but his disciples thought he meant natural sleep.
NIVUK
Jesus had been speaking of his death, but his disciples thought he meant natural sleep.
NKJV
However, Jesus spoke of his death, but they thought that He was speaking about taking rest in sleep.
NLV
But Jesus meant Lazarus was dead. They thought He meant Lazarus was resting in sleep.
NLT
They thought Jesus meant Lazarus was simply sleeping, but Jesus meant Lazarus had died.
NMB
However, Jesus was speaking of his death. But they thought that he had spoken of the natural sleep.
NRSVA
Jesus, however, had been speaking about his death, but they thought that he was referring merely to sleep.
NRSVACE
Jesus, however, had been speaking about his death, but they thought that he was referring merely to sleep.
NRSVCE
Jesus, however, had been speaking about his death, but they thought that he was referring merely to sleep.
NRSVUE
Jesus, however, had been speaking about his death, but they thought that he was referring merely to sleep.
NTFE
(They thought he was referring to ordinary sleep; but Jesus had in fact been speaking of his death.)
OJB
But Rebbe, Melech HaMoshiach had spoken about the mavet of El’azar. However, those ones supposed that he was speaking about only shlof (sleep).
RGT
However, Jesus spoke of his death. But they thought that He had spoken of the natural sleep.
RSV
Now Jesus had spoken of his death, but they thought that he meant taking rest in sleep.
RSVCE
Now Jesus had spoken of his death, but they thought that he meant taking rest in sleep.
TLV
Now Yeshua had spoken about his death, but they thought He was talking about ordinary sleep.
VOICE
Jesus used “sleep” as a metaphor for death, but the disciples took Him literally and did not understand.
WEB
Now Jesus had spoken of his death, but they thought that he spoke of taking rest in sleep.
WE
But Jesus meant that Lazarus had died. The disciples thought that Lazarus was sleeping to have a rest.
WYC
But Jesus had said of his death; but they guessed, that he said of [the] sleeping of sleep.
YLT
but Jesus had spoken about his death, but they thought that about the repose of sleep he speaketh.
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