Nicodemus saith unto them, (he that came to Jesus by night, being one of them,)
Nicodemus spoke up, you know, the guy who secretly visited Jesus at night because he was one of the religious leaders too.
Sometimes the person defending you is closer than you think.
📚 Historical Context
In the Gospel of John, Chapter 7, Jesus is teaching during the Feast of Tabernacles, a major Jewish festival, amid rising tensions with the religious leaders who are plotting against him. Nicodemus, a Pharisee and member of the Sanhedrin, had earlier visited Jesus secretly at night, as described in John 3, to inquire about his teachings without risking his position. Here in verse 50, Nicodemus speaks up in defense of Jesus among his peers, highlighting his growing allegiance despite the potential backlash.
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