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John 20:22–26

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And when he had said this, he breathed on them, and saith unto them, Receive ye the Holy Ghost:
Whose soever sins ye remit, they are remitted unto them; and whose soever sins ye retain, they are retained.
¶ But Thomas, one of the twelve, called Didymus, was not with them when Jesus came.
The other disciples therefore said unto him, We have seen the Lord. But he said unto them, Except I shall see in his hands the print of the nails, and put my finger into the print of the nails, and thrust my hand into his side, I will not believe.
¶ 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.
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From verse 22

  1. Job 33:4Rank 1 from verse 22
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    4The Spirit of God hath made me, and the breath of the Almighty hath given me life.

  2. Genesis 2:7Rank 2 from verse 22
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    7And the Lord God formed man of the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living soul.

  3. Acts 2:38Rank 3 from verse 22
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    38Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.

  4. John 7:39Rank 4 from verse 22
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    39(But this spake he of the Spirit, which they that believe on him should receive: for the Holy Ghost was not yet given; because that Jesus was not yet glorified.)

  5. Acts 19:2Rank 5 from verse 22
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    2He said unto them, Have ye received the Holy Ghost since ye believed? And they said unto him, We have not so much as heard whether there be any Holy Ghost.

  6. Acts 8:15Rank 6 from verse 22
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    15Who, when they were come down, prayed for them, that they might receive the Holy Ghost:

  7. Ezekiel 37:9Rank 7 from verse 22
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    9Then said he unto me, Prophesy unto the wind, prophesy, son of man, and say to the wind, Thus saith the Lord God; Come from the four winds, O breath, and breathe upon these slain, that they may live.

  8. Psalms 33:6Rank 8 from verse 22
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    6By the word of the Lord were the heavens made; and all the host of them by the breath of his mouth.

  9. Acts 4:8Rank 9 from verse 22
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    8Then Peter, filled with the Holy Ghost, said unto them, Ye rulers of the people, and elders of Israel,

  10. Acts 2:4Rank 10 from verse 22
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    4And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance.

  11. John 14:16Rank 11 from verse 22
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    16And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever;

  12. Acts 10:47Rank 12 from verse 22
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    47Can any man forbid water, that these should not be baptized, which have received the Holy Ghost as well as we?

  13. Galatians 3:2Rank 13 from verse 22
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    2This only would I learn of you, Received ye the Spirit by the works of the law, or by the hearing of faith?

  14. John 15:26Rank 14 from verse 22
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    26But when the Comforter is come, whom I will send unto you from the Father, even the Spirit of truth, which proceedeth from the Father, he shall testify of me:

  15. John 16:7Rank 15 from verse 22
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    7Nevertheless I tell you the truth; It is expedient for you that I go away: for if I go not away, the Comforter will not come unto you; but if I depart, I will send him unto you.

From verse 23

  1. Matthew 18:18Rank 1 from verse 23
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    18Verily I say unto you, Whatsoever ye shall bind on earth shall be bound in heaven: and whatsoever ye shall loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.

  2. Matthew 16:19Rank 2 from verse 23
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    19And I will give unto thee the keys of the kingdom of heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt bind on earth shall be bound in heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.

  3. Acts 13:38–39Rank 3 from verse 23
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    38¶ Be it known unto you therefore, men and brethren, that through this man is preached unto you the forgiveness of sins:

    39And by him all that believe are justified from all things, from which ye could not be justified by the law of Moses.

  4. Mark 2:5–10Rank 4 from verse 23
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    5When Jesus saw their faith, he said unto the sick of the palsy, Son, thy sins be forgiven thee.

    6But there were certain of the scribes sitting there, and reasoning in their hearts,

    7Why doth this man thus speak blasphemies? who can forgive sins but God only?

    8And immediately when Jesus perceived in his spirit that they so reasoned within themselves, he said unto them, Why reason ye these things in your hearts?

    9Whether is it easier to say to the sick of the palsy, Thy sins be forgiven thee; or to say, Arise, and take up thy bed, and walk?

    10But that ye may know that the Son of man hath power on earth to forgive sins, (he saith to the sick of the palsy,)

  5. Acts 10:43Rank 5 from verse 23
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    43To him give all the prophets witness, that through his name whosoever believeth in him shall receive remission of sins.

  6. 2 Corinthians 2:6–10Rank 6 from verse 23
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    6Sufficient to such a man is this punishment, which was inflicted of many.

    7So that contrariwise ye ought rather to forgive him, and comfort him, lest perhaps such a one should be swallowed up with overmuch sorrow.

    8Wherefore I beseech you that ye would confirm your love toward him.

    9For to this end also did I write, that I might know the proof of you, whether ye be obedient in all things.

    10To whom ye forgive any thing, I forgive also: for if I forgave any thing, to whom I forgave it, for your sakes forgave I it in the person of Christ;

  7. Acts 2:38Rank 7 from verse 23
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    38Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.

  8. 1 Timothy 1:20Rank 8 from verse 23
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    20Of whom is Hymenæus and Alexander; whom I have delivered unto Satan, that they may learn not to blaspheme.

  9. 1 Corinthians 5:4Rank 9 from verse 23
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    4In the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, when ye are gathered together, and my spirit, with the power of our Lord Jesus Christ,

  10. Ephesians 2:20Rank 10 from verse 23
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    20And are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone;

From verse 24

  1. John 11:16Rank 1 from verse 24
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    16Then said Thomas, which is called Didymus, unto his fellowdisciples, Let us also go, that we may die with him.

  2. Hebrews 10:25Rank 2 from verse 24
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    25Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching.

  3. John 6:66–67Rank 3 from verse 24
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    66¶ From that time many of his disciples went back, and walked no more with him.

    67Then said Jesus unto the twelve, Will ye also go away?

  4. John 14:5Rank 4 from verse 24
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    5Thomas saith unto him, Lord, we know not whither thou goest; and how can we know the way?

  5. John 21:2Rank 5 from verse 24
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    2There were together Simon Peter, and Thomas called Didymus, and Nathanael of Cana in Galilee, and the sons of Zebedee, and two other of his disciples.

  6. Matthew 10:3Rank 6 from verse 24
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    3Philip, and Bartholomew; Thomas, and Matthew the publican; James the son of Alphæus, and Lebbæus, whose surname was Thaddæus;

  7. Matthew 18:20Rank 7 from verse 24
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    20For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them.

From verse 25

  1. John 6:30Rank 1 from verse 25
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    30They said therefore unto him, What sign shewest thou then, that we may see, and believe thee? what dost thou work?

  2. Mark 16:11Rank 2 from verse 25
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    11And they, when they had heard that he was alive, and had been seen of her, believed not.

  3. Hebrews 3:18–2Rank 3 from verse 25
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  4. Hebrews 3:12Rank 4 from verse 25
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    12Take heed, brethren, lest there be in any of you an evil heart of unbelief, in departing from the living God.

  5. Psalms 78:32Rank 5 from verse 25
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    32For all this they sinned still, and believed not for his wondrous works.

  6. 1 Corinthians 15:5–8Rank 6 from verse 25
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    5And that he was seen of Cephas, then of the twelve:

    6After that, he was seen of above five hundred brethren at once; of whom the greater part remain unto this present, but some are fallen asleep.

    7After that, he was seen of James; then of all the apostles.

    8And last of all he was seen of me also, as of one born out of due time.

  7. Acts 10:40–41Rank 7 from verse 25
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    40Him God raised up the third day, and shewed him openly;

    41Not to all the people, but unto witnesses chosen before of God, even to us, who did eat and drink with him after he rose from the dead.

  8. Acts 5:30–32Rank 8 from verse 25
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    30The God of our fathers raised up Jesus, whom ye slew and hanged on a tree.

    31Him hath God exalted with his right hand to be a Prince and a Saviour, for to give repentance to Israel, and forgiveness of sins.

    32And we are his witnesses of these things; and so is also the Holy Ghost, whom God hath given to them that obey him.

  9. Hebrews 10:38–39Rank 9 from verse 25
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    38Now the just shall live by faith: but if any man draw back, my soul shall have no pleasure in him.

    39But we are not of them who draw back unto perdition; but of them that believe to the saving of the soul.

  10. Job 9:16Rank 10 from verse 25
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    16If I had called, and he had answered me; yet would I not believe that he had hearkened unto my voice.

  11. John 1:41Rank 11 from verse 25
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    41He first findeth his own brother Simon, and saith unto him, We have found the Messias, which is, being interpreted, the Christ.

  12. John 20:14–20Rank 12 from verse 25
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    14And when she had thus said, she turned herself back, and saw Jesus standing, and knew not that it was Jesus.

    15Jesus saith unto her, Woman, why weepest thou? whom seekest thou? She, supposing him to be the gardener, saith unto him, Sir, if thou have borne him hence, tell me where thou hast laid him, and I will take him away.

    16Jesus saith unto her, Mary. She turned herself, and saith unto him, Rabboni; which is to say, Master.

    17Jesus saith unto her, Touch me not; for I am not yet ascended to my Father: but go to my brethren, and say unto them, I ascend unto my Father, and your Father; and to my God, and your God.

    18Mary Magdalene came and told the disciples that she had seen the Lord, and that he had spoken these things unto her.

    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.

  13. John 21:7Rank 13 from verse 25
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    7Therefore that disciple whom Jesus loved saith unto Peter, It is the Lord. Now when Simon Peter heard that it was the Lord, he girt his fisher’s coat unto him, (for he was naked,) and did cast himself into the sea.

  14. Luke 24:25Rank 14 from verse 25
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    25Then he said unto them, O fools, and slow of heart to believe all that the prophets have spoken:

  15. Luke 24:34–41Rank 15 from verse 25
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    34Saying, The Lord is risen indeed, and hath appeared to Simon.

    35And they told what things were done in the way, and how he was known of them in breaking of bread.

    36¶ And as they thus spake, Jesus himself stood in the midst of them, and saith unto them, Peace be unto you.

    37But they were terrified and affrighted, and supposed that they had seen a spirit.

    38And he said unto them, Why are ye troubled? and why do thoughts arise in your hearts?

    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?

  16. Matthew 16:1–4Rank 16 from verse 25
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    1THE Pharisees also with the Sadducees came, and tempting desired him that he would shew them a sign from heaven.

    2He answered and said unto them, When it is evening, ye say, It will be fair weather: for the sky is red.

    3And in the morning, It will be foul weather to day: for the sky is red and lowring. O ye hypocrites, ye can discern the face of the sky; but can ye not discern the signs of the times?

    4A wicked and adulterous generation seeketh after a sign; and there shall no sign be given unto it, but the sign of the prophet Jonas. And he left them, and departed.

  17. Matthew 27:42Rank 17 from verse 25
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    42He saved others; himself he cannot save. If he be the King of Israel, let him now come down from the cross, and we will believe him.

  18. Psalms 106:21–24Rank 18 from verse 25
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    21They forgat God their saviour, which had done great things in Egypt;

    22Wondrous works in the land of Ham, and terrible things by the Red sea.

    23Therefore he said that he would destroy them, had not Moses his chosen stood before him in the breach, to turn away his wrath, lest he should destroy them.

    24Yea, they despised the pleasant land, they believed not his word:

  19. Psalms 78:11–22Rank 19 from verse 25
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    11And forgat his works, and his wonders that he had shewed them.

    12Marvellous things did he in the sight of their fathers, in the land of Egypt, in the field of Zoan.

    13He divided the sea, and caused them to pass through; and he made the waters to stand as an heap.

    14In the daytime also he led them with a cloud, and all the night with a light of fire.

    15He clave the rocks in the wilderness, and gave them drink as out of the great depths.

    16He brought streams also out of the rock, and caused waters to run down like rivers.

    17And they sinned yet more against him by provoking the most High in the wilderness.

    18And they tempted God in their heart by asking meat for their lust.

    19Yea, they spake against God; they said, Can God furnish a table in the wilderness?

    20Behold, he smote the rock, that the waters gushed out, and the streams overflowed; can he give bread also? can he provide flesh for his people?

    21Therefore the Lord heard this, and was wroth: so a fire was kindled against Jacob, and anger also came up against Israel;

    22Because they believed not in God, and trusted not in his salvation:

  20. Psalms 95:8–10Rank 20 from verse 25
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    8Harden not your heart, as in the provocation, and as in the day of temptation in the wilderness:

    9When your fathers tempted me, proved me, and saw my work.

    10Forty years long was I grieved with this generation, and said, It is a people that do err in their heart, and they have not known my ways:

From verse 26

  1. John 20:19Rank 1 from verse 26
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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.

  2. Isaiah 54:10Rank 2 from verse 26
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    10For the mountains shall depart, and the hills be removed; but my kindness shall not depart from thee, neither shall the covenant of my peace be removed, saith the Lord that hath mercy on thee.

  3. Isaiah 26:12Rank 3 from verse 26
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    12¶ Lord, thou wilt ordain peace for us: for thou also hast wrought all our works in us.

  4. John 14:27Rank 4 from verse 26
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    27Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.

  5. John 20:21Rank 5 from verse 26
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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.

  6. Luke 9:28Rank 6 from verse 26
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    28¶ And it came to pass about an eight days after these sayings, he took Peter and John and James, and went up into a mountain to pray.

  7. Matthew 17:1Rank 7 from verse 26
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    1AND after six days Jesus taketh Peter, James, and John his brother, and bringeth them up into an high mountain apart,

  8. Isaiah 27:5Rank 8 from verse 26
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    5Or let him take hold of my strength, that he may make peace with me; and he shall make peace with me.

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John 20:22

COMBINED MEANING

on

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1. At, upon, or in contact with the named place, object, side, or time. 2. Toward, against, concerning, depending upon, or directed to the named person or thing. 3. Forward or continuing; in joined expressions such as go on, put on, and lay hold on, the other words supply the particular action.

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ye

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The second-person plural subject pronoun, referring to the persons being addressed as those who are, do, or receive the stated predicate.

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holy

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Sense 1: Morally pure, righteous, undefiled, and separate from evil; supremely so of God. Sense 2: Hallowed, consecrated, set apart, devoted, or belonging to God or sacred use; distinguished from what is common, profane, or unclean.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

ghost

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Sense 1: A spirit. Sense 2: In the title Holy Ghost, the divine Spirit of God. Sense 3: The life or spirit yielded up at death, in the expression to give or yield up the ghost.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893

DEFINED WORDS

John 20:23

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soever

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An emphasizing element meaning ever, at all, or without exception within the stated class, forming expressions such as whatsoever, whosoever, wheresoever, and howsoever.

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sins

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Transgressions or offences against God and his law, and the guilt for them.

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ye

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The second-person plural subject pronoun, referring to the persons being addressed as those who are, do, or receive the stated predicate.

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COMBINED MEANING

retain

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To hold or keep in possession; not to lose or part with or dismiss.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

DEFINED WORDS

John 20:24

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but

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Sense 1: However; marking contrast or qualification. Sense 2: Except or unless; excluding all others or alternatives. Sense 3: Only; no more than what follows.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

called

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Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of call. Sense 1: To name. Sense 2: To summon or invite. Sense 3: To proclaim or address. Sense 4: To request.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

DEFINED WORDS

John 20:25

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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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but

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Sense 1: However; marking contrast or qualification. Sense 2: Except or unless; excluding all others or alternatives. Sense 3: Only; no more than what follows.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828

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except

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Sense 1: Unless; with the exclusion of; apart from. Sense 2: To exclude or leave out. Sense 3: To object or take exception.

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shall

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An auxiliary verb expressing future action, intention, promise, command, requirement, or determination.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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see

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Sense 1: To perceive or behold with the eyes or in a vision. Sense 2: To observe, examine, discover, ascertain, consider, understand, know, or recognize. Sense 3: To visit, meet, converse with, or be in the presence of. Sense 4: To experience, undergo, endure, or enjoy. Sense 5: To attend to, take care, ensure, or beware.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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in

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1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.

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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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print

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Sense 1: A mark or impression made by pressure. Sense 2: As a verb, to impress, stamp, or form such a mark.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

put

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To place, set, lay, appoint, bring into a condition, or cause to be.

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hand

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Sense 1: The part of the body at the end of the arm. Sense 2: Figuratively, power, possession, aid, or agency.

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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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COMBINED MEANING

believe

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Sense 1: To accept as true on testimony or evidence; to be persuaded. Sense 2: To trust or place confidence in.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

DEFINED WORDS

John 20:26

COMBINED MEANING

after

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1. Later than or following in time or order. 2. Behind. 3. In pursuit of.

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again

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Another time; once more; back to a former place or condition; or in return.

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COMBINED MEANING

shut

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To close, fasten, block, confine, stop, exclude, or make inaccessible.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

in

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1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.

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COMBINED MEANING

midst

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The middle, centre, interior, or intervening part of a place, body, company, or condition; among, within, surrounded by, or in the presence of persons or things.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

peace

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Freedom from war, strife, disturbance, or inward trouble; quietness, reconciliation, safety, or well-being.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

you

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The second-person plural pronoun referring to those being addressed.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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20:19¶ 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.

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

20:21Then said Jesus to them again, Peace be unto you: as my Father hath sent me, even so send I you.

20:22And when he had said this, he breathed on them, and saith unto them, Receive ye the Holy Ghost:

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20:23Whose soever sins ye remit, they are remitted unto them; and whose soever sins ye retain, they are retained.

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20:24¶ But Thomas, one of the twelve, called Didymus, was not with them when Jesus came.

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20:25The other disciples therefore said unto him, We have seen the Lord. But he said unto them, Except I shall see in his hands the print of the nails, and put my finger into the print of the nails, and thrust my hand into his side, I will not believe.

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20:26¶ 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.

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20:27Then 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.

20:28And Thomas answered and said unto him, My Lord and my God.

20:29Jesus saith unto him, Thomas, because thou hast seen me, thou hast believed: blessed are they that have not seen, and yet have believed.

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