“Howbeit Jesus spake of his death: but they thought that he had spoken of taking of rest in sleep.”
John 11:13 (KJV) |
John 11:13
From John 11, in the Book of John (New Testament).
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These things said he: and after that he saith unto them, Our friend Lazarus sleepeth; but I go, that I may awake him out of sleep.
Then said his disciples, Lord, if he sleep, he shall do well.
Howbeit Jesus spake of his death: but they thought that he had spoken of taking of rest in sleep.
Then said Jesus unto them plainly, Lazarus is dead.
And I am glad for your sakes that I was not there, to the intent ye may believe; nevertheless let us go unto him.