Category:Nicodemus (subject)

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Nicodemus was, according to Christian tradition, a sympathizer of Jesus of Nazareth at Jerusalem.

Overview

Nicodemus appears only in the Gospel of John, where he is introduced as "a Pharisee... a leader of the Jews... a teacher of Israel." He is present in three episodes:

  • First, he visited Jesus one night to listen to his teachings (John 3:1-21); see Meeting with Nicodemus.
  • Then he defended Jesus when some high priests and Pharisees wanted to arrest him, by reminding them of the rights that the Law gives to the accused.
  • Finally, he was the one who assisted Joseph of Arimathea in preparing the corpse of Jesus for burial, after the crucifixion; see Burial of Jesus.

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