John 11:42

“And I knew that thou hearest me always, etc.] 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.”

“And--rather, "Yet." I knew that thou hearest me always, but because of the people that stand by I said it, that they might believe that thou hast sent me--Instead of praying now, He simply gives thanks for answer to prayer offered ere He left Perea, and adds that His doing even this, in the audience of the people, was not from any doubt of the prevalency of His prayers in any case, but to show the people that He did nothing without His Father, but all by direct communication with Him.”

“And I knew - “As for me. So far as I am concerned. I had no anxiety, no doubt as to myself, that I should always be heard; but the particular ground of gratitude is the benefit that will result to those who are witnesses.” Jesus never prayed in vain. He never attempted to work a miracle in vain; and in all his miracles the ground of his joy was, not that he was to be praised or honored, but that others were to be benefited and God glorified. return to 'Top of Page'”

“I knew: Joh 11:22, Joh 8:29, Joh 12:27, Joh 12:28; Mat 26:53; Heb 5:7, Heb 7:25 but: Joh 11:31, Joh 12:29, Joh 12:30 that they: Joh 11:45-50, Joh 9:24-34, Joh 10:37, Joh 10:38, Joh 20:31; Mat 12:22-24 that thou: Joh 3:17, Joh 6:38-40, Joh 7:28, Joh 7:29, Joh 8:16, Joh 8:42, Joh 10:36, Joh 17:8, Joh 17:21, Joh 17:25; Rom 8:3; Gal 4:4; Jo1 4:9, Jo1 4:10, Jo1 4:14 John 11:43”