Bible dictionary for children
Pharisee
A Pharisee was a member of a Jewish religious movement concerned with living according to God's law.
In simple words
What does it mean?
A Pharisee was a member of a Jewish religious movement concerned with living according to God's law. Pharisees were not all identical or simply villains.
John introduces Nicodemus as a Pharisee who comes to speak with Jesus. His questions show why we should read each person's story carefully.
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What would we miss if we judged Nicodemus only by a group label?
An example from the Bible
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Jesus Talks with Nicodemus
John 3:1–21
A Pharisee named Nicodemus came to Jesus at night and heard that entering God’s kingdom requires new life from God.
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Related reading: John 3:1
Now there was a man of the Pharisees named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews.Full readings at eBible.org · World English Bible Classic. Read with an adult.
