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John 11:42

American Standard Version

42 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.

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Christian Standard Bible

I know that you always hear me, but because of the crowd standing here I said this, so that they may believe you sent me.”

English Standard Version

I knew that you always hear me, but I said this on account of the people standing around, that they may believe that you sent me.”

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.

New American Standard Bible

But I knew that You always hear Me; nevertheless, because of the people standing around I said it, so that they may believe that You sent Me.”

New International 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.”

New King James Version

And I know that You always hear Me, but because of the people who are standing by I said this, that they may believe that You sent Me.”

New Living Translation

You always hear me, but I said it out loud for the sake of all these people standing here, so that they will believe you sent me.”

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.”