Verse Comparison: John 11:13
American Standard Version
Now Jesus had spoken of his death: but they thought that he spake of taking rest in sleep.
Amplified® Bible
However, Jesus had spoken of his death, but they thought that He referred to falling into a refreshing {and} natural sleep.
Contemporary English Version
Jesus really meant that Lazarus was dead, but they thought he was talking only about sleep.
Darby English Version
But Jesus spoke of his death, but *they* thought that he spoke of the rest of sleep.
Good News Bible
Jesus meant that Lazarus had died, but they thought he meant natural sleep.
International Standard Version
Jesus, however, had been speaking about his death, but they thought that he was speaking about resting or sleeping.
King James Version
Howbeit Jesus spake of his death: but they thought that he had spoken of taking of rest in sleep.
New American Standard Bible
Now Jesus had spoken of his death, but they thought that He was speaking of literal sleep.
New International Version
Jesus had been speaking of his death, but his disciples thought he meant natural sleep.
New King James Version
However, Jesus spoke of his death, but they thought that He was speaking about taking rest in sleep.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
Now Jesus had spoken of his death, but they thought that He spoke of literal sleep.
Young's Literal Translation
but Jesus had spoken about his death, but they thought that about the repose of sleep he speaketh.