John 11:46

Translations

Modern

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

Traditional

But some of them went their ways to the Pharisees, and told them what things Jesus had done.

Literal

But some of them went away to the Pharisees and told them what Jesus did.

Latin

Quidam autem ex ipsis abierunt ad pharisæos, et dixerunt eis quæ fecit Jesus.

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Greek

English

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

Notes

John 11:45–46

News of the miracle quickly spread to Jerusalem (12:9, 17). Again, people had different opinions about who Jesus was (6:66–69; 7:43; 9:16; 10:19; 11:37). Jesus was famous in Galilee for healing and raising the dead (see Matthew 9:24–26; 10:8; 11:5). Now he had brought this power to Judea.

John 11:1–57

The resurrection of Lazarus points to the future death and resurrection of Jesus. The description of Lazarus’s tomb is similar to the description of the tomb Jesus was placed in after he died (11:38, 44; 20:1, 7). Both accounts mention a cave and burial cloths. These details connect the two events and help us see that Lazarus’s story is a sign.

Soon after Lazarus was raised, a woman anointed Jesus for burial (12:3). This act prepared him for his coming death.

Then the time for his glorification began (12:23).

Theme notes and profiles

Jewish Leaders The Pharisees Miraculous Signs in the Gospel of John

Events

Lazarus Raised form the Deadc. AD 30

Related verses

Luke 16:30–31
‘No, father Abraham,’ he said, ‘but if someone is sent to them from the dead, they will repent.’
John 9:13
They brought to the Pharisees the man who had been blind.
John 5:15–16
And the man went away and told the Jews that it was Jesus who had made him well.
John 12:37
Although Jesus had performed so many signs in their presence, they still did not believe in Him.
Acts 5:25
Then someone came in and announced, “Look, the men you put in jail are standing in the temple courts teaching the people!”

Parallels

Matthew 26:1–5 Mark 14:1–2 Luke 22:1–2

People

Jesus: The Son of God and Savior of the world Pharisee: A strict Jewish sect known for legalism and hypocrisy

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Caiaphas Eternal Life Jesus Christ John, Gospel of Lazarus

Topics

Friendship: Mary, Martha, and Lazarus, with Jesus Jesus, the Christ: Miracles of Raising of Lazarus Jesus, the Christ: Received Jesus, the Christ: Rejected Jesus, the Christ: Returns to Bethany and Raises Lazarus from the Dead Miracles of Jesus, in Chronological Order: Raises Lazarus from the Dead Select Readings: The Raising of Lazarus

John 11:46

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