John 11:12–13
Then said his disciples, Lord, if he sleep, he shall do well.
Then said his disciples, Lord, if he sleepe, he shall doe well.
Howbeit Jesus spake of his death: but they thought that he had spoken of taking of rest in sleep.
Howbeit Iesus spake of his death: but they thought that hee had spoken of taking of rest in sleepe.
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John 11:12
Spoke, declared, reported, commanded, or expressed in words.
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Learners or followers who receive instruction.
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1. A title of God or Jesus Christ acknowledging authority and rule. 2. A respectful title or address for one in authority.
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Sense 1: Natural bodily rest with suspended waking activity; figuratively, inattention or inactivity; or death described as sleep. Sense 2: To rest in sleep; figuratively, to lie in death.
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An auxiliary verb expressing future action, intention, promise, command, requirement, or determination.
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1. In a good, right, or sound manner. 2. A source of water.
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John 11:13
Nevertheless; yet; however; introducing a contrast, exception, or qualification.
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The past tense of speak: uttered or expressed words, addressed someone, or communicated a matter in words.
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Sense 1: However; marking contrast or qualification. Sense 2: Except or unless; excluding all others or alternatives. Sense 3: Only; no more than what follows.
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Sense 1: Past tense and past participle of think: considered, supposed, intended, purposed, judged, reckoned, or called to mind. Sense 2: A thought, intention, purpose, judgment, or matter of the mind or heart. Sense 3: In the phrase ‘take thought,’ anxious care or concern.
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1. Uttered, said, declared, addressed, or communicated in words. 2. In 'spoken of,' mentioned, described, or referred to. 3. In 'spoken for,' addressed by request or commendation on another's behalf; in a marriage setting, sought as a spouse. 4. In 'spoken against' or 'evil spoken of,' opposed, contradicted, denounced, or reviled.
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Present-participial or verbal-noun form of take, meaning to receive, seize, carry, accept, choose, or lay hold of.
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Sense 1: To cease from labour or motion, lie still, settle, remain, or rely; also repose, peace, security, or an abiding place. Sense 2: The remaining persons or things after a part is distinguished.
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1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.
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Sense 1: Natural bodily rest with suspended waking activity; figuratively, inattention or inactivity; or death described as sleep. Sense 2: To rest in sleep; figuratively, to lie in death.
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11:1NOW a certain man was sick, named Lazarus, of Bethany, the town of Mary and her sister Martha.
11:1¶ Now a certaine man was sicke, named Lazarus of Bethanie, the towne of Mary, and her sister Martha.
11:2(It was that Mary which anointed the Lord with ointment, and wiped his feet with her hair, whose brother Lazarus was sick.)
11:2(*It was that Mary which anoynted the Lord with oyntment, and wiped his feete with her haire, whose brother Lazarus was sicke.)
11:3Therefore his sisters sent unto him, saying, Lord, behold, he whom thou lovest is sick.
11:3Therefore his sister sent vnto him, saying, Lord, behold, hee whom thou louest, is sicke.
11:4When Jesus heard that, he said, This sickness is not unto death, but for the glory of God, that the Son of God might be glorified thereby.
11:4When Iesus heard that, hee said, This sicknesse is not vnto death, but for the glory of God, that the Sonne of God might be glorified thereby.
11:5Now Jesus loved Martha, and her sister, and Lazarus.
11:5Now Iesus loued Martha, and her sister, and Lazarus.
11:6When he had heard therefore that he was sick, he abode two days still in the same place where he was.
11:6When he had heard therefore that he was sicke, he abode two dayes still in the same place where he was.
11:7Then after that saith he to his disciples, Let us go into Judæa again.
11:7Then after that, saith hee to his disciples, Let vs go into Iudea againe.
11:8His disciples say unto him, Master, the Jews of late sought to stone thee; and goest thou thither again?
11:8 His disciples say vnto him, Master, the Iewes of late sought to stone thee, and goest thou thither againe?
11:9Jesus answered, Are there not twelve hours in the day? If any man walk in the day, he stumbleth not, because he seeth the light of this world.
11:9Iesus answered, Are there not twelue houres in the day? If any man walke in the day, he stumbleth not, because he seeth the light of this world.
11:10But if a man walk in the night, he stumbleth, because there is no light in him.
11:10But if a man walke in the night, hee stumbleth, because there is no light in him.
11:11These 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.
11:11These things said hee, and after that, hee saith vnto them, Our friend Lazarus sleepeth, but I goe, that I may awake him out of sleepe.
11:12Then said his disciples, Lord, if he sleep, he shall do well.
11:12Then said his disciples, Lord, if he sleepe, he shall doe well.
Selected passage11:13Howbeit Jesus spake of his death: but they thought that he had spoken of taking of rest in sleep.
11:13Howbeit Iesus spake of his death: but they thought that hee had spoken of taking of rest in sleepe.
Selected passage11:14Then said Jesus unto them plainly, Lazarus is dead.
11:14Then saide Iesus vnto them plainly, Lazarus is dead:
11:15And I am glad for your sakes that I was not there, to the intent ye may believe; nevertheless let us go unto him.
11:15And I am glad for your sakes, that I was not there (to the intent yee may beleeue:) Neuerthelesse, let vs goe vnto him.
11:16Then said Thomas, which is called Didymus, unto his fellowdisciples, Let us also go, that we may die with him.
11:16Then said Thomas, which is called Didymus, vnto his fellow disciples, Let vs also goe, that we may die with him.