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However, Jesus spoke of his death, but they thought that He was speaking about taking rest in sleep.
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American Standard Version
Now Jesus had spoken of his death: but they thought that he spake of taking rest in sleep.
Christian Standard Bible
Jesus, however, was speaking about his death, but they thought he was speaking about natural sleep.
English Standard Version
Now Jesus had spoken of his death, but they thought that he meant taking rest in sleep.
King James Version
Howbeit Jesus spake of his death: but they thought that he had spoken of taking of rest in sleep.
New American Standard Bible
Now Jesus had spoken of his death, but they thought that He was speaking about actual sleep.
New International Version
Jesus had been speaking of his death, but his disciples thought he meant natural sleep.
New Living Translation
They thought Jesus meant Lazarus was simply sleeping, but Jesus meant Lazarus had died.
World English Bible
Now Jesus had spoken of his death, but they thought that he spoke of taking rest in sleep.