John 11:46
But some of them went their ways to the Pharisees, and told them what things Jesus had done.
Original Language Analysis
ἐξ
of
G1537
ἐξ
of
Strong's:
G1537
Word #:
3 of 15
a primary preposition denoting origin (the point whence action or motion proceeds), from, out (of place, time, or cause literal or figurative; direct
αὐτοῖς
them
G846
αὐτοῖς
them
Strong's:
G846
Word #:
4 of 15
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative g1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
ἀπῆλθον
went their ways
G565
ἀπῆλθον
went their ways
Strong's:
G565
Word #:
5 of 15
to go off (i.e., depart), aside (i.e., apart) or behind (i.e., follow), literally or figuratively
πρὸς
to
G4314
πρὸς
to
Strong's:
G4314
Word #:
6 of 15
a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e., toward (with the genitive case, the side of, i.e., pertaining to; with the dative case, by the side of,
τοὺς
G3588
τοὺς
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
7 of 15
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
Φαρισαίους
the Pharisees
G5330
Φαρισαίους
the Pharisees
Strong's:
G5330
Word #:
8 of 15
a separatist, i.e., exclusively religious; a pharisean, i.e., jewish sectary
καὶ
and
G2532
καὶ
and
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
9 of 15
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
αὐτοῖς
them
G846
αὐτοῖς
them
Strong's:
G846
Word #:
11 of 15
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative g1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
ἃ
what things
G3739
ἃ
what things
Strong's:
G3739
Word #:
12 of 15
the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
ἐποίησεν
had done
G4160
ἐποίησεν
had done
Strong's:
G4160
Word #:
13 of 15
to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct)
Cross References
Historical Context
The Pharisees held significant religious authority and required reports of potential blasphemy or false prophecy. Some witnesses may have felt obligated to report this extraordinary claim.
Questions for Reflection
- How can identical evidence produce opposite responses in different hearts?
- What does the connection between this miracle and Jesus' crucifixion teach about God's sovereignty?
- In what ways does opposition to Christ ironically serve His redemptive purposes?
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Analysis & Commentary
Some witnesses report the miracle to the Pharisees, either from duty or malice. Their action demonstrates that evidence doesn't automatically produce faith—same event, opposite responses. These reporters likely sought to oppose Jesus rather than honestly inquire. Their report triggers the Sanhedrin's final decision to kill Jesus (v. 47-53), making this miracle the proximate cause of the crucifixion. Ironically, the greatest sign of life precipitates the plot to kill the Life-Giver. This demonstrates God's sovereignty: even opposition serves redemptive purposes.