A.T. Robertson Commentary John 11:46

"But some of them went away to the Pharisees, and told them the things which Jesus had done." — John 11:46 (ASV)

Went away to the Pharisees (απηλθον προς τους Φαρισαιους). Second aorist active indicative of απερχομα. This "some" (τινες) did who were deeply impressed and yet who did not have the courage to break away from the rabbis without consulting them. It was a crisis for the Sanhedrin.