John 7:50

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

Nicodemus, who had gone to Jesus earlier and who himself was one of them, asked,

American Standard Version (1901)

Nicodemus saith unto them (he that came to him before, being one of them),

Bible in Basic English

Nicodemus — he who had come to Jesus before, being himself one of them — said to them,

Free Bible Version

Nicodemus, who had previously gone to meet Jesus, was one of them and asked them,

Geneva Bible 1599

Nicodemus said vnto them, (he that came to Iesus by night, and was one of them.)

King James (Authorized) Version

Nicodemus saith unto them, (he that came to Jesus by night, being one of them,)

One Unity Resource Bible

Nicodemus [Victory people] (he who came to him by night, being one of them) said to them,

Plain English Version

One of that Pharisee mob was Nicodemus. Before this time, he was the man that talked to Jesus one night. Nicodemus said to the others,

Translation for Translators

Then Nicodemus spoke. He was the one who earlier went to Jesus at night. He was also a member of the Jewish council. He said to the rest of the Council members,

Unlocked Literal Bible

Nicodemus (one of the Pharisees, who came to him earlier) said to them,

Noah Webster Bible

Nicodemus saith to them, (he that came to Jesus by night, being one of them)

World English Bible

Nicodemus (he who came to him by night, being one of them) said to them,

Young's Literal Translation

Nicodemus saith unto them — he who came by night unto him — being one of them,

Context

The Unbelief of the Jewish Leaders

⁴⁹But this crowd that does not know the law, they are under a curse.”⁵⁰Nicodemus, who had gone to Jesus earlier and who himself was one of them, asked,⁵¹“Does our law convict a man without first hearing from him to determine what he has done?”

Summary

In this verse, Nicodemus, a Pharisee and member of the Jewish ruling council, speaks up in defense of Jesus during a time of controversy and division among the religious leaders. Despite the prevailing skepticism and hostility towards Jesus, Nicodemus courageously acknowledges the need for a fair hearing and justice for Jesus. His actions demonstrate a growing faith and respect for Jesus, hinting at a potential transformation in his beliefs. This moment highlights the importance of standing up for truth and righteousness, even in the face of opposition and uncertainty.

Commentary

Adam Clarke
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
John Gill

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

Nicodemus - being one of them - That is, a Pharisee, and a ruler of the Jews: see on Joh 3:1 (note).