And 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.