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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.
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English Standard Version

I knew that you always hear me, but I said this on account of the people standing around, that they may believe that you sent me."

New International Version

I 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."

Catholic Public Domain Version

And I know that you always hear me, but I have said this for the sake of the people who are standing nearby, so that they may believe that you have sent me.