Nehr · John 11

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.

— John 11:42, King James Version
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World English Bible (WEB)

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."

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.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

and I knew that Thou always dost hear me, but, because of the multitude that is standing by, I said <FI>it<Fi> , that they may believe that Thou didst send me.'

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