John 20:28

Straight away, Thomas believed that Jesus was alive, and he said, “You are my leader, and you are my God.”

Plain English Version

In The King James Version

And Thomas answered and said unto him, My Lord and my God.

In Context

27Then he said, “Thomas, look at the holes in my hands, and put your finger in them. And put your hand into the hole in my side. Believe that I am alive. Stop saying that you can’t believe it.”

29Jesus said to him, “Now you believe that I am alive, because you can see me. Listen. There are people that will not see me, but they will believe in me, and God will make them really happy.”

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Cross References

Psalms 118:24Today God won against our enemies, so we are really happy. Let’s have a party and sing about it.

Luke 24:52Then his followers showed strong respect for Jesus. They were very happy, and they went back to Jerusalem.

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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