According to one tradition, Nicodemus took a stand for Jesus, got baptized, became a target of Jewish persecution, was removed from his position, and was finally banished from Jerusalem.
Menurut sebuah kisah turun - temurun, Nikodemus mengambil pendirian di pihak Yesus, dibaptis, menjadi sasaran penindasan oleh orang Yahudi, dipecat dari kedudukannya, dan akhirnya diusir dari Yerusalem.