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John 20:20

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And when he had so said, he shewed unto them his hands and his side. Then were the disciples glad, when they saw the Lord.
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  1. John 16:22Rank 1 from verse 20
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    22And ye now therefore have sorrow: but I will see you again, and your heart shall rejoice, and your joy no man taketh from you.

  2. 1 John 1:1Rank 2 from verse 20
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    1THAT which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked upon, and our hands have handled, of the Word of life;

  3. John 20:27Rank 3 from verse 20
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    27Then 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.

  4. Luke 24:39–41Rank 4 from verse 20
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    39Behold my hands and my feet, that it is I myself: handle me, and see; for a spirit hath not flesh and bones, as ye see me have.

    40And when he had thus spoken, he shewed them his hands and his feet.

    41And while they yet believed not for joy, and wondered, he said unto them, Have ye here any meat?

  5. John 16:20Rank 5 from verse 20
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    20Verily, verily, I say unto you, That ye shall weep and lament, but the world shall rejoice: and ye shall be sorrowful, but your sorrow shall be turned into joy.

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John 20:20

COMBINED MEANING

shewed

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Past-tense or past-participial form of show (to reveal, declare, display, or make known).

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hands

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Sense 1: The end parts of the arms used for holding and working. Sense 2: Figures of power, possession, agency, or aid.

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side

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Sense 1: A lateral part, edge, or surface. Sense 2: A party or position in a dispute.

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glad

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Pleased; affected with pleasure or moderate joy; moderately happy.

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Lord

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1. A title of God or Jesus Christ acknowledging authority and rule. 2. A respectful title or address for one in authority.

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19¶ Then the same day at evening, being the first day of the week, when the doors were shut where the disciples were assembled for fear of the Jews, came Jesus and stood in the midst, and saith unto them, Peace be unto you.

20And when he had so said, he shewed unto them his hands and his side. Then were the disciples glad, when they saw the Lord.

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21Then said Jesus to them again, Peace be unto you: as my Father hath sent me, even so send I you.

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