John 3:2

John 3:1 nasb — Now there was a man of the Pharisees, named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews;

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"Now there was a man of the Pharisees, named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews;"

— John 3:1, NASB

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“There was a man of the Pharisees, named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews:”
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“Now there was a man of the Pharisees named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews.”
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John 3 — Context

Now there was a man of the Pharisees, named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews;

this man came to Jesus by night and said to Him, "Rabbi, we know that You have come from God as a teacher; for no one can do these signs that You do unless God is with him."

Jesus answered and said to him, "Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born again he cannot see the kingdom of God."

Nicodemus *said to Him, "How can a man be born when he is old? He cannot enter a second time into his mother's womb and be born, can he?"

John 3:1 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does John 3:1 say?

John 3:1 in the NASB reads: “Now there was a man of the Pharisees, named 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 (NASB): “Now there was a man of the Pharisees, named 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.

John 3:1 nasb — Now there was a man of the Pharisees, named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews;

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