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There was a man of the Pharisees, named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews: The same came to Jesus by night, and said unto him, Rabbi, we know that thou art a teacher come from God: for no man can do these miracles that thou doest, except God be with him.
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John 3:1-2 • KJVThis verse introduces Nicodemus, who is the central figure in the Gospel of Nicodemus apocryphal text. It shows his initial encounter with Jesus and his recognition of Jesus' divine authority.