New International Version (NIV)
42I knew that you always hear me, but I said this for the benefit of the people standing here, that they may believe that you sent me.”
John 11:42
John 11:42 in 10 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.
New American Standard Bible - NASB (NASB2020)
42But I knew that You always hear Me; nevertheless, because of the people standing around I said it, so that they may believe that You sent Me.”
Amplified Bible (AMP)
42I knew that You always hear Me and listen to Me; but I have said this because of the people standing around, so that they may believe that You have sent Me [and that You have made Me Your representative].”
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
42I 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.”
American Standard Version (ASV)
42And 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.
Geneva Bible (GNV)
42I knowe that thou hearest me alwayes, but because of the people that stand by, I said it, that they may beleeue, that thou hast sent me.
World English Bible, American English Edition, without Strong's Numbers (WEBUS)
42I 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.”
New International Reader’s Version (NIrV)
42I know that you always hear me. But I said this for the benefit of the people standing here. I said it so they will believe that you sent me.”
EasyEnglish Bible 2024 (EASY)
42I know that you listen to me always. But I said this to help all the people who are standing here. I want them to believe that you sent me.’
Literal Standard Version (LSV)
42and I knew that You always hear Me, but because of the multitude that is standing by, I said [it], that they may believe that You sent Me.”