John 11:46 kjv
But some of them went their ways to the Pharisees, and told them what things Jesus had done.
John 11:46 nkjv
But some of them went away to the Pharisees and told them the things Jesus did.
John 11:46 niv
But some of them went to the Pharisees and told them what Jesus had done.
John 11:46 esv
but some of them went to the Pharisees and told them what Jesus had done.
John 11:46 nlt
But some went to the Pharisees and told them what Jesus had done.
John 11 46 Cross References
| Verse | Text | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| John 12:37 | "Even so, in the sight of them he had done so many signs, they did not believe in Him." | Echoes disbelief after miracles |
| Isaiah 53:1 | "Who has believed our report? And to whom has the arm of the LORD been revealed?" | Prophecy of widespread unbelief |
| Matthew 13:14 | "And in them is fulfilled the prophecy of Isaiah, which says: ‘Having heard, you will not understand; and seeing, you will not perceive.’" | Fulfillment of Isaiah on blindness |
| John 9:39 | "And Jesus said, “For judgment I have come into this world, that those who do not see may see, and that those who see may be made blind.”" | Christ's purpose in judging sight |
| Mark 6:5-6 | "Now He could not do many mighty works there, because of their unbelief." | Unbelief limiting Christ's power |
| 1 Corinthians 1:23 | "But we preach Christ crucified, a stumbling block to Jews and a foolishness to Gentiles," | The message of Christ as stumbling |
| Romans 9:32 | "Wherefore? Because that sought it not by faith, but as it were by the works of the law. For they stumbled at that stumblingstone;" | Israel stumbling at Christ |
| John 11:45 | "Then many of the Jews who had come to Mary, and had seen the things Jesus did, believed in Him." | The preceding verse contrasts with this |
| John 8:30 | "As He spoke these words, many believed in Him." | Previous instances of belief |
| Acts 28:24 | "And when they did not agree among themselves, they departed after Paul had said one word, " | Further examples of Jewish disbelief |
| Romans 11:7 | "What then? Israel has not obtained what it seeks; but the elect have obtained it, and the rest were hardened." | The "rest" being hardened |
| 1 Peter 2:8 | "And a stone of stumbling and a rock of offense to those who stumble, being disobedient to the word, to which they also were appointed." | Christ as a stone of stumbling |
| John 1:11 | "He came to His own, and His own did not receive Him." | Rejection by His own people |
| John 7:30 | "Then they sought to seize Him, but no one laid a hand on Him, because His hour had not yet come." | Timing of actions against Christ |
| Acts 4:16 | "saying, “What shall we do to these men? For indeed a notable miracle has been done through them, and we cannot deny it." | Denial of clear signs by authorities |
| John 10:25 | "Jesus answered them, “I told you, and you do not believe. The works that I do in My Father’s name, they bear witness of Me." | Christ's own testimony about belief |
| John 3:19 | "And this is the condemnation, that the light has come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil." | Reason for rejecting the light |
| John 6:66 | "From that time many of His disciples went backward and did not walk with Him anymore." | Disciples leaving due to offense |
| Matthew 27:20 | "But the chief priests and elders persuaded the multitudes, that they should ask for Barabbas and destroy Jesus." | Crowd swayed towards rejection |
| 1 Corinthians 2:14 | "But the natural man does not receive the things of the Spirit of God, for they are foolishness to him; nor can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned." | Spiritual discernment requirement |
John 11 verses
John 11 46 Meaning
This verse highlights the disbelief and spiritual blindness of many, even after witnessing a clear sign. Their failure to believe despite Christ's actions shows their hardened hearts.
John 11 46 Context
This verse immediately follows the account of Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead. This profound miracle, a clear demonstration of Jesus' divine power, convinced many of the Jewish onlookers to believe in Him. However, John 11:46 reveals that despite witnessing such an undeniable sign, many others among the religious elite and the crowds present remained unconvinced. This indicates a deliberate hardening of their hearts, possibly due to entrenched opposition, political pressures, or a misunderstanding of God's plan. The surrounding context highlights Jesus' ongoing conflict with the Jewish authorities, who are increasingly determined to find a way to arrest and kill Him because of the popular belief He was generating and His claims to authority.
John 11 46 Word Analysis
Καὶ (kai): "And." A conjunction connecting this verse to the preceding events and observations.
ἐξ αὐτῶν (ex autōn): "from them" or "out of them." Refers to a portion of the group previously mentioned (those who saw Jesus' actions and believed).
οἱ (hoi): "those." The definite article specifying a particular group.
πολλoὶ (polloi): "many." Indicates a significant but not exhaustive number of people from the gathered crowd.
οἱ (hoi): "the."
Ἰουδαῖοι (Ioudaioi): "Jews." Refers to the Jewish people, likely including both the general populace and the religious leaders who were present.
τὰ (ta): "the."
παρ’ (par'): "with" or "from." Here, "from" indicates the source of the things they had seen.
αὐτοῖς (autois): "them" (dative case). Refers to Mary and Martha, and by extension, those associated with them or present at the event.
ὅτε (hote): "when." A temporal conjunction introducing the time when Jesus performed these actions.
εἶδον (eidon): "they saw." The past tense of the verb "to see," emphasizing the visual observation of Jesus' works.
ἐποίησεν (epoiesen): "He did" or "He made." Refers to the actions and miracles performed by Jesus, most notably the raising of Lazarus.
οὐκ (ouk): "not." A negative particle negating the subsequent verb.
ἐπίστευσαν (episteusan): "they believed." The aorist tense indicates a decisive act of not believing.
εἰς (eis): "into" or "in." Indicates the object of their disbelief, which is Jesus.
αὐτόν (auton): "Him." The accusative pronoun referring to Jesus.
Words-group analysis:
- "many of the Jews which had seen the things Jesus did" - This phrase highlights a segment of the Jewish observers. The emphasis is on the witnessing of concrete actions.
- "not believed in him" - This group, despite seeing, actively rejected belief in Jesus, pointing to a deeper issue beyond a lack of evidence.
John 11 46 Bonus Section
This verse directly contrasts with John 11:45, illustrating the mixed reception Jesus experienced. The opposition described here is consistent with themes seen throughout John's Gospel, where Jesus' identity is debated, and His claims are challenged by religious authorities. Scholars note that this verse lays groundwork for the escalating conflict that leads to Jesus' arrest and trial, as the leadership begins to seek a strategy to neutralize the growing belief He inspires. The actions and statements described here reflect a deeply ingrained resistance rooted in their understanding of religious law and their political allegiances. The concept of believing "into" (eis) Jesus signifies a personal commitment and trust, not just intellectual assent. Their failure to do so despite the evidence points to a critical lack of faith.
John 11 46 Commentary
This verse is crucial for understanding the multifaceted response to Jesus' ministry. While the raising of Lazarus was a powerful catalyst for faith in many (as noted in the preceding verse), it did not universally convince the Jewish populace or their leaders. The word "many" here implies a significant opposition. Their disbelief wasn't due to a lack of evidence; they had "seen the things Jesus did." Instead, it stemmed from a refusal to acknowledge the divine implications of these acts. This highlights the theme of spiritual blindness, where even undeniable miracles are insufficient for those whose hearts are already hardened against God's truth. It points to the theological reality that belief is often a volitional act, influenced by one's inner disposition and resistance to the Holy Spirit. This also foreshadows the eventual rejection and crucifixion of Jesus, despite His powerful ministry and the abundant witness He provided.