42And I knew that thou hearest me always; but because of the people who stand about have I said it, that they may believe that thou hast sent me.


In Context

39 Jesus saith: Take away the stone. Martha, the sister of him that was dead, saith to him: Lord, by this time he stinketh, for he is now of four days.

40 Jesus saith to her: Did not I say to thee, that if thou believe, thou shalt see the glory of God?

41 They took therefore the stone away. And Jesus lifting up his eyes said: Father, I give thee thanks that thou hast heard me.

42 And I knew that thou hearest me always; but because of the people who stand about have I said it, that they may believe that thou hast sent me.

43 When he had said these things, he cried with a loud voice: Lazarus, come forth.

44 And presently he that had been dead came forth, bound feet and hands with winding bands; and his face was bound about with a napkin. Jesus said to them: Loose him, and let him go.

John 11:42 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

11:42And 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.

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

11:42I knew that you always hear me, but I said this for the benefit of the people standing here, that they may believe that you sent me."

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

11:42And 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.

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

11:42but 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.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

11:42And I knew that thou hearest me always: but because of the multitude which standeth around I said it, that they may believe that thou didst send me.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

11:42And 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.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

11:42I know that you always listen to me, but because of the multitude that stands around I said this, that they may believe that you sent me.|

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

11:42and 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.'

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

11:42And I knew that you hear me always: but because of the people which stand by I said it, that they may believe that you have sent me.