John 11:42

Because of the people. Otherwise, there was no need of the prayer. The resurrection of the widow’s son at Nain (Luke 7:11-17) had taken place in a small and obscure town in Galilee. The raising of Jairus’ daughter (Luke 8:41-56) took place in the seclusion of the bedchamber, with only a few witnesses present. Furthermore, she had been dead but a short time (see on John 11:39). The present miracle was performed in the open daylight, with friends and foes alike as witnesses. Every possible reason that might give ground for doubt, was met. The Pharisees had charged that Jesus cast out devils by the prince of the devils (Matt. 12:24). Jesus openly acknowledged His union with the Father, without whom He claimed to do nothing (see John 5:19-30; 7:28, 29), and now declared His objective to be, “that they may believe that thou hast sent me.”