GOD'S WORD® Translation
Jesus meant that Lazarus was dead, but the disciples thought Jesus meant that Lazarus was only sleeping.

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

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

Douay-Rheims Bible
But Jesus spoke of his death; and they thought that he spoke of the repose of sleep.

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

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

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

Young's Literal Translation
but Jesus had spoken about his death, but they thought that about the repose of sleep he speaketh.

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