"Then said Jesus unto them plainly, Lazarus is dead." — John 11:14

John 11:14 · KJV

“Then said Jesus unto them plainly, Lazarus is dead.”

— John 11:14

Verse 13

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

Verse 15

And I am glad for your sakes that I was not there, to the intent ye may believe; nevertheless let us go unto him.

John 11 — Context

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.

Then said Thomas, which is called Didymus, unto his fellowdisciples, Let us also go, that we may die with him.

Cross References

John 16:25

These things have I spoken unto you in proverbs: but the time cometh, when I shall no more speak unto you in proverbs, but I shall shew you plainly of the Father. {proverbs: or, parables}

John 16:29

His disciples said unto him, Lo, now speakest thou plainly, and speakest no proverb. {proverb: or, parable}

John 10:24

Then came the Jews round about him, and said unto him, How long dost thou make us to doubt? If thou be the Christ, tell us plainly. {make...: or, hold us in suspense}