But some of them went to the Pharisees and told them what Jesus had done.
Parallel translations
- WEB But some of them went away to the Pharisees, and told them the things which Jesus had done.
- KJV But some of them went their ways to the Pharisees, and told them what things Jesus had done.
- NKJV But some of them went away to the Pharisees and told them the things Jesus did.
- NASB But some of them went to the Pharisees and told them the things which Jesus had done.
- NLT But some went to the Pharisees and told them what Jesus had done.
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Quick answer
Some witnesses report Jesus to the Pharisees instead of believing. The same sign hardens these hearts.
Overview
Rather than worship, certain onlookers carry word to the religious authorities, setting in motion the plot against Jesus. Their response shows that miracles alone do not compel faith without a willing heart. The verse marks the turning toward Jesus' arrest and death, even as the miracle displays his life-giving power.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 5
- John 9:13They brought to the Pharisees the man who had been blind.
- Luke 16:30–31‘No, father Abraham,’ he said, ‘but if someone is sent to them from the dead, they will repent.’
- John 5:15–16And the man went away and told the Jews that it was Jesus who had made him well.
- Acts 5:25Then someone came in and announced, “Look, the men you put in jail are standing in the temple courts teaching the people!”
- John 12:37Although Jesus had performed so many signs in their presence, they still did not believe in Him.
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