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John 3:1 darby — But there was a man from among the Pharisees, his name Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews;

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“But there was a man from among the Pharisees, his name Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews;”

— John 3:1, Darby Bible

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John 3 — Context

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But there was a man from among the Pharisees, his name Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews;

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he came to him by night, and said to him, Rabbi, we know that thou art come a teacher fromGod, for none can do these signs that thou doest unlessGod be with him.

3

Jesus answered and said to him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except any one be born anew he cannot see the kingdom ofGod.

4

Nicodemus says to him, How can a man be born being old? can he enter a second time into the womb of his mother and be born?

John 3:1 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does John 3:1 say?
John 3:1 in the Darby Bible reads: “But there was a man from among the Pharisees, his name Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews; ”
Where is John 3:1 in the Bible?
John 3:1 is found in the New Testament, in the book of John, chapter 3, verse 1.
Who wrote John?
John is traditionally attributed to John the Apostle, son of Zebedee. It was written c. AD 85–95.
What is the book of John about?
John's Gospel opens not in Bethlehem but "in the beginning," declaring Jesus to be the eternal Word made flesh. Through seven sign-miracles and seven "I AM" sayings, it presents Jesus as the bread, the light, the way, and the resurrection — that we might believe and have life in his name.
What are the major themes of John?
John explores themes including Word Made Flesh, Belief, Eternal Life, I AM, Love. These themes shape the meaning and context of John 3:1.
What translation should I read John 3:1 in?
John 3:1 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize John 3:1?
John 3:1 reads (DARBY): “But there was a man from among the Pharisees, his name Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews; ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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