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John 11:42

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

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KJV ORIGINAL

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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✦ MADE SIMPLE

I know you always hear me, but I'm saying this out loud for everyone standing here — so they'll know you really sent me.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Jesus prayed out loud not for God, but for us to witness the connection.

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