John 11:46

46 But some of them went unto the Pharisees and told them what Jesus had done.

John 11:46 Meaning and Commentary

John 11:46

But some of them went their way to the Pharisees
At Jerusalem, who were members of the sanhedrim; so far were some of them from receiving any advantage by this miracle, that they were the more hardened, and filled with malice and envy to Christ, and made the best of their way to acquaint his most inveterate enemies:

and told them what things Jesus had done;
at Bethany; not to soften their minds, and bring them to entertain a good opinion of him, but to irritate them, and put them upon schemes to destroy him; thus even miracles, as well as the doctrines of the Gospel, are to some the savour of death unto death, whilst to others the savour of life unto life.

John 11:46 In-Context

44 Then he that had been dead came forth, bound hand and foot with graveclothes, and his face was bound about with a napkin. Jesus said unto them, Loose him, and let him go.

45 Then many of the Jews who had come to Mary and had seen what Jesus did believed on him.

46 But some of them went unto the Pharisees and told them what Jesus had done.

47 Then the high priests and the Pharisees gathered a council and said, What shall we do? for this man does many signs.

48 If we let him thus alone, everyone will believe on him, and the Romans shall come and take away both our place and the nation.