Jesus and Thomas
By: Rev. Lynwood F. Mundy
John 20:24–29
24 Now (See ch. 11:16) Thomas, one of the twelve, called the Twin-Greek for Didymus-was not with them when Jesus came. 25 So the other disciples told him, “We have seen the Lord.” But he said to them, ver. 20; [Ps. 22:16] “Unless I see in his hands the mark of the nails, and place my finger into the mark of the nails, and place my hand into his side, I will never believe.”
26 Eight days later, his disciples were inside again, and Thomas was with them. (ver. 20; [Ps. 22:16]) Although the doors were locked, Jesus came and stood among them and said, (ver. 19) “Peace be with you.” 27 Then he said to Thomas, (ver. 20; 1 John 1:1; [Luke 24:39]), “Put your finger here, and see my hands; and put out your hand, and place it in my side. Do not disbelieve, but believe.” 28 Thomas answered him, [ch. 1:1, 49] “My Lord and my God!” 29 Jesus said to him, “Have you believed because you have seen me? 1 Pet. 1:8; [2 Cor. 5:7] Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.” 1
1 The Holy Bible: English Standard Version. Wheaton, IL: Crossway Bibles, 2016. Print.
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