Charles Ellicott 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)

But some of them went their ways to the Pharisees—that is, necessarily, some of those who had been with Mary, and had seen the things which Jesus did, and had believed. But why did they then go and tell the Pharisees? It is contrary to their position as believers to think that they did this as informers against Jesus. What they have seen has carried conviction to their own minds, and they report it to the Pharisees, either as a proof that He really was the Messiah, or in any case to demand from them a judgment on the facts which they report.