John 11:42

King James Version (KJV)

And I knew that thou hearest me always: but because of the people which stand by I said it, that they may believe that thou hast sent me.

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40 Jesus saith unto her, Said I not unto thee, that, if thou wouldest believe, thou shouldest see the glory of God?

41 Then they took away the stone from the place where the dead was laid. And Jesus lifted up his eyes, and said, Father, I thank thee that thou hast heard me.

42 And I knew that thou hearest me always: but because of the people which stand by I said it, that they may believe that thou hast sent me.

43 And when he thus had spoken, he cried with a loud voice, Lazarus, come forth.

44 And he that was dead came forth, bound hand and foot with graveclothes: and his face was bound about with a napkin. Jesus saith unto them, Loose him, and let him go.

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John 11:42 in every translation

KJV King James Version: And I knew that thou hearest me always: but because of the people which stand by I said it, that they may believe that thou hast sent me.
WEB World English Bible: I know that you always listen to me, but because of the multitude standing around I said this, that they may believe that you sent me.”
BSB Berean Standard Bible: I knew that You always hear Me, but I say this for the benefit of the people standing here, so they may believe that You sent Me.”
ASV American Standard Version: And I knew that thou hearest me always: but because of the multitude that standeth around I said it, that they may believe that thou didst send me.
YLT Young's Literal Translation: and I knew that Thou always dost hear me, but, because of the multitude that is standing by, I said [it], that they may believe that Thou didst send me.'
DBY Darby Translation: but I knew that thou always hearest me; but on account of the crowd who stand around I have said [it], that they may believe that thou hast sent me.
WBS Webster Bible: And I knew that thou hearest me always: but because of the people who stand by, I said it , that they may believe that thou hast sent me.