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Berean Standard Bible

“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.””

John 11:42

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At Lazarus's tomb, Jesus has just prayed aloud, thanking the Father for hearing him. The prayer is brief, public, and deliberate.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

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.”

World English Bible (WEB)

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.”

King James Version (KJV)

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.

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.

Bible in Basic English (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.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

and I knew that You always do hear me, but, because of the multitude that is standing by, I said it, that they may believe that You did send me.'

Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Que yo sabía que siempre me oyes; mas por causa de la compañía que está alrededor, lo dije, para que crean que tú me has enviado.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Yo sé que siempre me escuchas, pero lo dije para que la gente que está aquí crea que tú me enviaste.

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