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Who Was Nicodemus?
In short
Nicodemus was a Pharisee and respected teacher who came to Jesus quietly by night, full of questions. To him Jesus spoke some of His most famous words: 'Ye must be born again.'
Though he came in the dark, Nicodemus was changed, later he helped bury Jesus with honor, a quiet seeker who found the light.
“Marvel not that I said unto thee, Ye must be born again.”
John 3:7 · King James Version (public domain)
Nicodemus at a glance
| Name | Nicodemus |
|---|---|
| Where to read about them | The Gospel of John |
| Key passage on this page | John 3:7 |
| Passages linked to that verse | 10 |
| Translation on this page | King James Version (public domain) |
Read it in context
Read it beside its neighbours. These are the passages readers most often set next to this one.
- Ephesians 4:22-24
- John 3:3
- Romans 12:1-2
- Revelation 21:27
- 1 Peter 1:22
- John 3:12
- 1 Peter 1:14-16
- Hebrews 12:14
- Matthew 13:33-35
- Colossians 1:12
Cross-reference data from OpenBible.info, used under CC BY.
Questions people ask
Where can I read about Nicodemus in the Bible?
Nicodemus appears in The Gospel of John. Start with the key passage on this page, then read the whole chapter around it.
What other passages sit beside John 3:7?
Readers most often set it next to Ephesians 4:22-24, John 3:3, Romans 12:1-2, Revelation 21:27.
Why does Nicodemus matter to Christians today?
Because the story of Nicodemus is told to point to Christ and to teach us to love one another. Read it as part of the one story of Scripture, not as a stand-alone biography.
Pray this
Father, you are already present in Nicodemus, before any of us arrive. We bring you Nicodemus, The Gospel of John. Make us people who love one another there. In the name of Jesus, amen.
Live this
Take one step this week.
- Read the key passage, John 3:7, aloud once today.
- Write one sentence about what Nicodemus's story says about God, not only about Nicodemus.
- Tell one person what you noticed, and ask what Bible story has stayed with them.
Where this fits in the walk with Christ
Christ meets people in a place, and then walks on with them. Here are doors that walk on.
Read the story of Nicodemus
You can read the story of Nicodemus in The Gospel of John on The Living Bread, free, with audio, and with Simon to answer your questions along the way.
