A.T. Robertson Commentary John 7:50

"Nicodemus saith unto them (he that came to him before, being one of them)," — John 7:50 (ASV)

Nicodemus (Νικοδημος). Not heard from since chapter 3 when he timidly came to Jesus by night. Now he boldly protests against the injustice of condemning Jesus unheard. He appears once more (and only in John) in 19:39 with Joseph of Arimathea as a secret disciple of Jesus. He is a Pharisee and a member of the Sanhedrin and his present act is courageous.

Saith (λεγε). Dramatic present active indicative as in 2:3.

Before (προτερον). This is genuine, a reference to the visit in chapter 3, but νυκτος (by night) is not genuine here.

Being one of them (εις ων εξ αυτων). As a member of the Sanhedrin he takes up the challenge in verse 48. He is both ruler and Pharisee.