John 11:42

And I knewe that thou hearest me alwayes: but because of the people which stand by, I said it, that they may beleeue that thou hast sent me.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

"I knew that You always hear Me; but because of the people standing around I said it, so that they may believe that You sent Me."
- New American Standard Version (1995)

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.
- American Standard Version (1901)

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.
- Basic English Bible

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.
- Darby Bible

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.
- Webster's Bible

I know that Thou always hearest me; but for the sake of the crowd standing round I have said this--that they may believe that Thou didst send me."
- Weymouth 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."
- World English Bible

that thou euermore herist me, but for the puple that stondith aboute, Y seide, that thei bileue, that thou hast sent me.
- Wycliffe Bible

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.'
- Youngs Literal Bible

Wesley's Notes for John 11:42

11:40 Said I not - It appears by this, that Christ had said more to Martha than is before recorded.

11:41 Jesus lifted up his eyes - Not as if he applied to his Father for assistance. There is not the least show of this. He wrought the miracle with an air of absolute sovereignty, as the Lord of life and death. But it was as if he had said, I thank thee, that by the disposal of thy providence, thou hast granted my desire, in this remarkable opportunity of exerting my power, and showing forth thy praise.

11:43 He cried with a loud voice - That all who were present might hear. Lazarus, come forth - Jesus called him out of the tomb as easily as if he had been not only alive, but awake also.

11:44 And he came forth bound hand and foot with grave clothes - Which were wrapt round each hand and each foot, and his face was wrapt about with a napkin - If the Jews buried as the Egyptians did, the face was not covered with it, but it only went round the forehead, and under the chin; so that he might easily see his way.