John 11:13

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

King James Version

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Other Translations for John 11:13

BSB

They thought that Jesus was talking about actual sleep, but He was speaking about the death of Lazarus.

AKJV

However, Jesus spoke of his death: but they thought that he had spoken of taking of rest in sleep.

CPDV

But Jesus had spoken about his death. Yet they thought that he spoke about the repose of sleep.

ERV

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

NHEB

Now Jesus had spoken of his death, but they thought that he spoke of taking rest in sleep.

SMT

And Jesus spake of his death: but these supposed that he speaks of the repose of sleep.

Word Study (Strong’s) for John 11:13

HowbeitG1161Conjunction JesusG2424Noun Masculine spakeG2046Verb ofG4012Preposition hisG846 deathG2288Noun Masculine butG1161Conjunction theyG1565 thoughtG1380Verb thatG3754ConjunctionhehadspokenG3004Verb ofG4012PrepositiontakingofrestG2838Noun FeminineinsleepG5258Noun Masculine

Commentary for John 11:13

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of John 11:13

Summary

Jesus spoke of death; disciples heard rest

Event

Narrator explains disciples' misinterpretation

Estimated Time Period

c. 30 AD