Nicodemus, who had gone to Jesus earlier and who was one of their own number, asked,
The religious leaders denied that any ruler or Pharisee believed on Jesus and Nicodemus immediately spoke up. It has been about a year and a half since his nightly encounter with Jesus (John 3:1) and even though he did not at this time disclose his belief in Jesus (perhaps because he felt it would discredit him and keep him from helping Jesus as best he could), this action of his took great courage. If it were you, what would you have done?