¹⁴ So then he told them plainly, “Lazarus is dead,

²⁹ Then Jesus’ disciples said, “Now you are speaking clearly and without figures of speech.^(A)

²⁵ “Though I have been speaking figuratively,^(A) a time is coming^(B) when I will no longer use this kind of language but will tell you plainly about my Father.

²⁴ The Jews^(A) who were there gathered around him, saying, “How long will you keep us in suspense? If you are the Messiah, tell us plainly.”^(B)