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A Welcome in the Dark
Commentators note Nicodemus likely came at night out of caution or fear of his peers. However, they emphasize that it is better to come to Jesus timidly than not at all. Jesus' willingness to meet him teaches us to welcome and encourage anyone seeking truth, no matter how weak or hesitant their first steps of faith may be.
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Albert Barnes
On John 3:2
18th Century
Theologian
The same came to Jesus. The design of his coming seems to have been to inquire more fully of Jesus what was the doctrine which he came to …
AT Robertson
On John 3:2
The same (ουτος). "This one."
By night (νυκτος). Genitive of time. That he came at all is remarkable, not …
Charles Ellicott
On John 3:2
19th Century
Bishop
The word for “blows,” “breathes,” is of the same root as πνεῦμα. It is used in the New Testament with “wind,” but naturally has the meanin…
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Charles Spurgeon
On John 3:1–2
19th Century
Preacher
There was a man of the Pharisees, named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews: the same came to Jesus by night,
Perhaps he was very busy d…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On John 3:2
Nicodemus is introduced as a man of the upper class, conservative in his beliefs, and definitely interested in Jesus’ teaching. As a Pharisee he be…
John Calvin
On John 3:2
16th Century
Theologian
He came to Jesus by night. From the circumstance of his coming by night we infer that his timidity was excessive, for his eyes we…
John Gill
On John 3:2
17th Century
Pastor
The same came to Jesus by night
Through fear of the Jews, of being reproached or turned out of his place by them; or …
Matthew Henry
On John 3:1–8
17th Century
Minister
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…