John 20:29

Jesus says to him: Because thou hast seen me, thou hast believed. Happy they who saw not, and have believed!

The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)

In The King James Version

Jesus saith unto him, Thomas, because thou hast seen me, thou hast believed: blessed are they that have not seen, and yet have believed.

In Context

28Thomas answered and said to him: My Lord, and my God.

30Many other signs also did Jesus in the presence of his disciples, which are not written in this book.

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Cross References

John 4:48Jesus therefore said to him: Except ye see signs and wonders, ye will not believe.

2 Corinthians 5:7(for we walk by faith, not by sight),

Hebrews 11:27By faith he forsook Egypt, not fearing the wrath of the king; for he endured, as seeing him who is invisible.

1 Peter 1:8whom having not seen ye love; in whom, though now ye see him not, yet believing, ye rejoice with joy unspeakable and full of glory;

Matthew Henry on John 20:27-31

The Incredulity of Thomas. 26 And after eight days again his disciples were within, and Thomas with them: then came Jesus, the doors being shut, and stood in the midst, and said, Peace be unto you. 27 Then saith he to Thomas, Reach hither thy finger, and behold my hands; and reach hither thy hand, and thrust it into my side: and be not faithless, but believing. 28 And Thomas answered and said unto him, My Lord and my God. 29 Jesus saith unto him, Thomas, because thou hast seen me, thou hast believed: blessed are… Read the whole commentary →

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