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John 11:42
And I knew that thou hearest me always: but because of the people who stand about have I said it, that they may believe that thou hast sent me.
John 11:42 · Douay-Rheims Bible (Challoner)
John 11:42 in other translations
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.
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.”
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.”
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In context
39 Jesus saith: Take away the stone. Martha, the sister of him that was dead, saith to him: Lord, by this time he stinketh, for he is now of four days.
40 Jesus saith to her: Did not I say to thee that if thou believe, thou shalt see the glory of God?
41 They took therefore the stone away. And Jesus lifting up his eyes, said: Father, I give thee thanks that thou hast heard me.
42 And I knew that thou hearest me always: but because of the people who stand about have I said it, that they may believe that thou hast sent me.
43 When he had said these things, he cried with a loud voice: Lazarus, come forth.
44 And presently he that had been dead came forth, bound feet and hands with winding bands. And his face was bound about with a napkin. Jesus said to them: Loose him and let him go.
45 Many therefore of the Jews, who were come to Mary and Martha and had seen the things that Jesus did, believed in him.
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