Who was Nicodemus in the Bible?
Lived in the New Testament era
Nicodemus was a Pharisee and a member of the Jewish ruling council, the Sanhedrin (Jhn.3.1). Nicodemus appears in 5 verses of the Bible.
What does the Bible say about Nicodemus?
Nicodemus was a Pharisee and a member of the Jewish ruling council, the Sanhedrin (Jhn.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 (Jhn.3.1-21). Later, Nicodemus defended Jesus before the Sanhedrin, reminding them that the law required a person to be heard before being judged (Jhn.7.50-51). After the crucifixion, Nicodemus brought a mixture of myrrh and aloes to anoint Jesus' body for burial, demonstrating his devotion to Jesus (Jhn.19.39-40). Though initially coming to Jesus in secret, Nicodemus grew to be a follower of Christ.
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Compiled by Protos: the verse list on this page. Where one name belongs to more than one person or place, each of them gets a separate entry.
Where does Nicodemus appear in the Bible?
Nicodemus is referenced in 5 verses. Every passage below is about this one, not just every verse the word turns up in.
- John 3:1
- John 3:4
- John 3:9
- John 7:50
- John 19:39
What else appears in these passages?
These turn up in the same passages as Nicodemus.
Common questions
How many times does the Bible mention Nicodemus?
Nicodemus appears in 5 verses, all of them in John.
Which books of the Bible mention Nicodemus?
Just one: John.
Where can I read every verse about Nicodemus?
This page lists 5 of them. Protos carries all 5, and opens this entry on the verse you are reading rather than in a separate tab.
