John 20:29

Then Jesus said to him, “Because yoʋ have seen me, have yoʋ come to believe? Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have come to believe.”

Text-Critical English NT

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

28In response Thomas said to him, “My Lord and my God!”

30Jesus performed many other signs in the presence of his disciples, which are not written in this book.

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Cross References

John 4:48Then Jesus said to him, “Unless you see signs and wonders, you will certainly not believe.”

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

Hebrews 11:27By faith he left Egypt, not fearing the wrath of the king, for he endured as though he could see him who is invisible.

1 Peter 1:8Although you once did not know him, you love him; although you do not now see him, you believe in him and rejoice with an unspeakable and glorious joy,

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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