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.
In other versions
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.
ASV
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.
BBE
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.
DBY
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."
WEB
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.'
YLT
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.
ENG
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.
WBT
I knew that You always hear Me, but I say this for the benefit of the people standing here, so they may believe that You sent Me.”
BSB
In context
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.