John 11:46 net — But some of them went to the Pharisees and reported to them what Jesus had done.

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

— John 11:46, NET Bible

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John 11 — Context

43

When he had said this, he shouted in a loud voice,“Lazarus, come out!”

44

The one who had died came out, his feet and hands tied up with strips of cloth, and a cloth wrapped around his face. Jesus said to them,“Unwrap him and let him go.”

45

The Response of the Jewish Leaders Then many of the people, who had come with Mary and had seen the things Jesus did, believed in him.

46

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

47

So the chief priests and the Pharisees called the council together and said,“What are we doing? For this man is performing many miraculous signs.

48

If we allow him to go on in this way, everyone will believe in him, and the Romans will come and take away our sanctuary and our nation.”

49

Then one of them, Caiaphas, who was high priest that year, said,“You know nothing at all!

John 11:46 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does John 11:46 say?
John 11:46 in the NET Bible reads: “But some of them went to the Pharisees and reported to them what 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 (NET): “But some of them went to the Pharisees and reported to them what 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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