John 11:46 cpdv — But certain ones among them went to the Pharisees and told them the things that Jesus had done.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"But certain ones among them went to the Pharisees and told them the things that Jesus had done. "

— John 11:46, Catholic Public Domain Version

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John 11 — Context

43

When he had said these things, he cried in a loud voice, “Lazarus, come out.”

44

And immediately, he who had been dead went forth, bound at the feet and hands with winding bands. And his face was bound with a separate cloth. Jesus said to them, “Release him and let him go.”

45

Therefore, many of the Jews, who had come to Mary and Martha, and who had seen the things that Jesus did, believed in him.

46

But certain ones among them went to the Pharisees and told them the things that Jesus had done.

47

And so, the high priests and the Pharisees gathered a council, and they were saying: “What can we do? For this man accomplishes many signs.

48

If we leave him alone, in this way all will believe in him. And then the Romans will come and take away our place and our nation.”

49

Then one of them, named Caiaphas, since he was the high priest that year, said to them: “You do not understand anything.

John 11:46 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does John 11:46 say?
John 11:46 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “But certain ones among them went to the Pharisees and told them the things that Jesus had done. ”
Where is John 11:46 in the Bible?
John 11:46 is found in the New Testament, in the book of John, chapter 11, verse 46.
Who wrote John?
John is traditionally attributed to John the Apostle, son of Zebedee. It was written c. AD 85–95.
What is the book of John about?
John's Gospel opens not in Bethlehem but "in the beginning," declaring Jesus to be the eternal Word made flesh. Through seven sign-miracles and seven "I AM" sayings, it presents Jesus as the bread, the light, the way, and the resurrection — that we might believe and have life in his name.
What are the major themes of John?
John explores themes including Word Made Flesh, Belief, Eternal Life, I AM, Love. These themes shape the meaning and context of John 11:46.
What translation should I read John 11:46 in?
John 11:46 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize John 11:46?
John 11:46 reads (CPDV): “But certain ones among them went to the Pharisees and told them the things that Jesus had done. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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