Pharisee who visited Jesus
Nicodemus
Named in 5 verses of John, first in John 3:1.
ΝικόδημοςNicodemus
The name means “victory of the people.” Hitchcock's Bible Names, 1869
About Nicodemus Written by AI
Nicodemus was a Pharisee and a member of the Jewish ruling council, the Sanhedrin (John 3:1). He came to Jesus at night, likely to avoid being seen, and engaged in a discussion about the need to be born again to enter the kingdom of God (John 3:1 to 21). Later, Nicodemus defended Jesus before the Sanhedrin, reminding them that the law required a person to be heard before being judged (John 7:50 to 51). After the crucifixion, Nicodemus brought a mixture of myrrh and aloes to anoint Jesus' body for burial, demonstrating his devotion to Jesus (John 19:39 to 40). Though initially coming to Jesus in secret, Nicodemus grew to be a follower of Christ.
Drafted by an AI model for STEPBible's TIPNR (Tyndale House Cambridge, CC BY 4.0). Check it against the verses below.
Easton's Bible Dictionary, 1897
The people is victor, a Pharisee and a member of the Sanhedrin. He is first noticed as visiting Jesus by night (John 3:1-21) for the purpose of learning more of his doctrines, which our Lord then unfolded to him, giving prominence to the necessity of being “born again.” He is next met with in the Sanhedrin (7:50-52), where he protested against the course they were taking in plotting against Christ. Once more he is mentioned as taking part in the preparation for the anointing and burial of the body of Christ (John 19:39). We hear nothing more of him. There can be little doubt that he became a true disciple.
M. G. Easton, Illustrated Bible Dictionary, third edition (1897), public domain, from CrossWire. Shown as written; its Scripture quotes are from older translations.
Where the Bible names him
- John 3:1
Now there was a man of the Pharisees named Nicodemus, a leader of the Jews.
- John 3:4
“How can a man be born when he is old?” Nicodemus asked. “Can he enter his mother’s womb a second time to be born?”
- John 3:9
“How can this be?” Nicodemus asked.
- John 7:50
Nicodemus, who had gone to Jesus earlier and who himself was one of them, asked,
- John 19:39
Nicodemus, who had previously come to Jesus at night, also brought a mixture of myrrh and aloes, about seventy-five pounds.
From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.