John 11:42

Updated: June 3, 2025
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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.”
World English Bible (WEB)
And{G1161} I{G1473} knew{G1492}{(G5715)} that{G3754} thou hearest{G191}{(G5719)} me{G3450} always{G3842}: but{G235} because{G1223} of the people{G3793} which{G3588} stand by{G4026}{(G5761)} I said{G2036}{(G5627)} it, that{G2443} they may believe{G4100}{(G5661)} that{G3754} thou{G4771} hast sent{G649}{(G5656)} me{G3165}.
KJV with Strongs
(42) Now I know that You always hear Me, yet because of the crowd that's standing around I speak so that they may believe that You sent Me.
The F.O.G
I know You always hear Me! But I have said this for the benefit of the people standing here, so they may believe You sent Me."
The F.O.G Paraphrase
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.’
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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