John 11:45-46

The miracle and its effect: V. 45. Then many of the Jews which came to Mary, and had seen the things which Jesus did, believed on Him. V. 46. But some of them went their ways to the Pharisees, and told them what things Jesus had done.

The effect of such an exceptional miracle was twofold. Some of the Jews that had come to the sisters now were fully convinced as to the truth of Christ's words and works; they believed in Him.

But others there were whose hearts had even then been hardened beyond recall. They took occasion to report the miracle to the Pharisees, in order that these arch-enemies might make their plans accordingly.

It was the fate of Christ, as it is that of His Gospel and its proclamation, to be to some a savor of death unto death, to others a savor of life unto life. Blessed are they that put their trust in Him!