John 11:42
“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.”
John 11:42 in 7 translations
- KJVKing 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.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- 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.
- ASVAmerican 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.
- DARBYDarby
- 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.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- I 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.
- YLTYoung'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.'
- BPVBiblePics Version
- I 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."
Context: John 11
40Jesus saith unto her, Said I not unto thee, that, if thou wouldest believe, thou shouldest see the glory of God?
41Then 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.
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.
43And when he thus had spoken, he cried with a loud voice, Lazarus, come forth.
44And 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.
About John 11: The Raising of Lazarus
Jesus raises Lazarus from the dead and teaches about the resurrection and the life.
Commentary
John 11 is a chapter that speaks to the power of Jesus' love and compassion. In this chapter, Jesus is approached by Mary and Martha, the sisters of Lazarus, who have come to ask for Jesus' help in healing their brother. Jesus is deeply moved by their request and decides to go to Bethany to heal Lazarus.