John 11:42

42 And I knew that thou hearest me always, but because of the people who stand by I said it, that they may believe that thou hast sent me.

John 11:42 Meaning and Commentary

John 11:42

And I knew that thou hearest me always
Which was not only a support to the faith of Christ, as man, but is also to his people, whose advocate, intercessor, and mediator he is.

But because of the people which stand by, I said [it];
that he was heard, and always heard by God; and, therefore must have great interest in his affection, and knowledge of his will; yea, their wills must be the same:

that they may believe that thou hast sent me:
for if he had not sent him, he would never have heard him in anything, and much less in everything; wherefore this was a full proof, and clear evidence of his divine mission.

John 11:42 In-Context

40 Jesus said unto her, Did I not say unto thee that if thou wouldest believe thou shalt see the glory of God?

41 Then they took away the stone from the place where the dead was laid. And Jesus, lifting up his eyes, said, Father, I thank thee that thou hast heard me.

42 And I knew that thou hearest me always, but because of the people who stand by I said it, that they may believe that thou hast sent me.

43 And having said these things, he cried with a loud voice, Lazarus, come forth.

44 Then he that had been dead came forth, bound hand and foot with graveclothes, and his face was bound about with a napkin. Jesus said unto them, Loose him, and let him go.