John 11:42

42 I know you always do listen, but on account of this crowd standing here I've spoken so that they might believe that you 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 looked her in the eye. "Didn't I tell you that if you believed, you would see the glory of God?"

41 Then, to the others, "Go ahead, take away the stone."

42 I know you always do listen, but on account of this crowd standing here I've spoken so that they might believe that you sent me."

43 Then he shouted, "Lazarus, come out!"

44 And he came out, a cadaver, wrapped from head to toe, and with a kerchief over his face. Jesus told them, "Unwrap him and let him loose."