John 20:29

Jesus says to him: “Because you have observed me, you have believed. Blessed are those who believe without seeing!”

Family 35 New Testament

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!”

30Now then, Jesus actually performed many other miraculous signs in the presence of His disciples, that are not written in this book;

Read all of John 20

Cross References

John 4:48So Jesus said to him, “Unless you people see signs and wonders you will not believe!”

2 Corinthians 5:7—we walk by faith, not by sight—

Hebrews 11:27By faith he left Egypt behind, not fearing the king's rage, because he persevered as though seeing Him who is invisible.

1 Peter 1:8—whom not having understood you love, into whom believing (not yet seeing) you exult with joy inexpressible, already glorified,

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 →

This Verse In Other Editions

Study John 20:29