John 11:42
Translations
King James Version (KJV)
And 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.
American King James Version (AKJV)
And 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.
American Standard Version (ASV)
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.
Basic English Translation (BBE)
I was certain that your ears are at all times open to me, but I said it because of these who are here, so that they may see that you sent me.
Webster's Revision
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.
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."
English Revised Version (ERV)
And 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.
Barnes's John 11:42 Bible Commentary
And I knew - "As for me. So far as I am concerned. I had no anxiety, no doubt as to myself, that I should always be heard; but the particular ground of gratitude is the benefit that will result to those who are witnesses." Jesus never prayed in vain. He never attempted to work a miracle in vain; and in all his miracles the ground of his joy was, not that he was to be praised or honored, but that others were to be benefited and God glorified.