Being old (γερων ων). Nicodemus was probably familiar with the notion of re-birth for proselytes to Judaism for the Gentiles, but not with the idea…

How can a man? etc. It may seem remarkable that Nicodemus understood the Savior literally, when the expression to be born aga…

The proper meaning of the word rendered “sound” (φωνή) is articulate “voice.” It is used in fifteen passages in this Gospel only, and everywhere tr…

Jesus answered and said to him, Truly, truly, I say to you, unless a man is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God. Nicodemus says to him…

St. John Chrysostom: Nicodemus, coming to Jesus as to a man, is startled to learn things greater than a man could utter, thing…

Nicodemus’s reply may be interpreted in two ways. At first sight he appears to be quite materialistic in his attitude, thinking that Jesus was advo…

How can a man be born when he is old? Though the form of expression which Christ employed was not contained in the Law and the prophets, y…

Nicodemus says to him
Understanding him of a natural birth, to be repeated:

Nicodemus was afraid, or ashamed to be seen with Christ, and therefore came in the night. When religion is out of fashion, there are many Nicodemit…

1. Previously, the Evangelist showed Christ’s power in relation to changes affecting nature;This is an allusion to th…