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John 11:13-15
Contemporary English Version
John 11:13-15
Contemporary English Version
13 Jesus really meant that Lazarus was dead, but they thought he was talking only about sleep.
14 Then Jesus told them plainly, “Lazarus is dead! 15 I am glad I wasn't there, because now you will have a chance to put your faith in me. Let's go to him.”
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John 11:13-15
New International Version
John 11:13-15
New International Version
13 Jesus had been speaking of his death, but his disciples thought he meant natural sleep.(A)
14 So then he told them plainly, “Lazarus is dead, 15 and for your sake I am glad I was not there, so that you may believe. But let us go to him.”
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