World English Bible
John 11:42
“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.”
Verse in context — John 11
40
Jesus said to her, "Didn't I tell you that if you believed, you would see God's glory?
41
So they took away the stone from the place where the dead man was lying. Jesus lifted up his eyes, and said, "Father, I thank you that you listened to me.
42
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.
43
When he had said this, he cried with a loud voice, "Lazarus, come out!
44
He who was dead came out, bound hand and foot with wrappings, and his face was wrapped around with a cloth. Jesus said to them, "Free him, and let him go.
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