John 20:24-31
Holman Christian Standard Bible
Thomas Sees and Believes
24 But one of the Twelve, Thomas(A) (called “Twin”), was not with them when Jesus came. 25 So the other disciples kept telling him, “We have seen the Lord!”
But he said to them, “If I don’t see the mark of the nails in His hands, put my finger into the mark of the nails,(B) and put my hand into His side,(C) I will never believe!”(D)
26 After eight days His disciples were indoors again, and Thomas was with them. Even though the doors were locked, Jesus came and stood among them. He said, “Peace to you!”
27 Then He said to Thomas, “Put your finger here and observe My hands. Reach out your hand and put it into My side. Don’t be an unbeliever, but a believer.”(E)
28 Thomas responded to Him, “My Lord and my God!”
29 Jesus said, “Because you have seen Me, you have believed.[a] Those who believe without seeing(F) are blessed.”
The Purpose of This Gospel
30 Jesus performed many other signs(G) in the presence of His disciples that are not written(H) in this book.(I) 31 But these are written so that you may believe Jesus is the Messiah,(J) the Son(K) of God,[b](L) and by believing you may have life in His name.(M)
Read full chapterFootnotes
- John 20:29 Or have you believed? (as a question)
- John 20:31 Or that the Messiah, the Son of God, is Jesus
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