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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Parallel translations
4 additional translations▾
Parallel translations
4 additional translationsAnd 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.
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.”
and I knew that Thou always dost hear me, but, because of the multitude that is standing by, I said it , that they may believe that Thou didst send me.'
but I knew that thou always hearest me; but on account of the crowd who stand around I have said [it], that they may believe that thou hast sent me.
About this book
New Testament▾
About this book
New TestamentJohn — The Gospel of sevens and signs. Seven signs, seven 'I AM' sayings, a prologue and an epilogue — written 'that ye might believe' (20:31).
- Author
- John the Apostle (2nd-century patristic attribution + internal claims)
- Date
- c. AD 85–95