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John 20:24–29

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

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.

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.

From verse 27

  1. John 20:25Rank 1 from verse 27
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    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.

  2. Psalms 103:13–14Rank 2 from verse 27
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    13Like as a father pitieth his children, so the Lord pitieth them that fear him.

    14For he knoweth our frame; he remembereth that we are dust.

  3. 1 John 1:1–2Rank 3 from verse 27
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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;

    2(For the life was manifested, and we have seen it, and bear witness, and shew unto you that eternal life, which was with the Father, and was manifested unto us;)

  4. John 20:20Rank 4 from verse 27
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    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.

  5. 1 Timothy 1:14–16Rank 5 from verse 27
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    14And the grace of our Lord was exceeding abundant with faith and love which is in Christ Jesus.

    15This is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners; of whom I am chief.

    16Howbeit for this cause I obtained mercy, that in me first Jesus Christ might shew forth all longsuffering, for a pattern to them which should hereafter believe on him to life everlasting.

From verse 28

  1. John 1:1Rank 1 from verse 28
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    1IN the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.

  2. Isaiah 9:6Rank 2 from verse 28
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    6For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counseller, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.

  3. Isaiah 7:14Rank 3 from verse 28
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    14Therefore the Lord himself shall give you a sign; Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel.

  4. 1 Timothy 3:16Rank 4 from verse 28
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    16And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifest in the flesh, justified in the Spirit, seen of angels, preached unto the Gentiles, believed on in the world, received up into glory.

  5. Matthew 14:33Rank 5 from verse 28
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    33Then they that were in the ship came and worshipped him, saying, Of a truth thou art the Son of God.

From verse 29

  1. 1 Peter 1:8Rank 1 from verse 29
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    8Whom having not seen, ye love; in whom, though now ye see him not, yet believing, ye rejoice with joy unspeakable and full of glory:

  2. 2 Corinthians 5:7Rank 2 from verse 29
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    7(For we walk by faith, not by sight:)

  3. Hebrews 11:1Rank 3 from verse 29
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    1NOW faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.

  4. Hebrews 11:27Rank 4 from verse 29
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    27By faith he forsook Egypt, not fearing the wrath of the king: for he endured, as seeing him who is invisible.

  5. Luke 1:45Rank 5 from verse 29
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    45And blessed is she that believed: for there shall be a performance of those things which were told her from the Lord.

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John 20:24

COMBINED MEANING

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

COMBINED MEANING

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.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

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

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.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

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

COMBINED MEANING

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

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.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

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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COMBINED MEANING

side

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

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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

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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.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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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.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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

DEFINED WORDS

John 20:27

COMBINED MEANING

reach

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Sense 1: To extend or stretch to a place or limit; to arrive or continue as far as it. Sense 2: To extend the hand toward or into something.

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

COMBINED MEANING

hither

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To or toward this place or direction; in “hither and thither,” this way and that.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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behold

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1. Used as an attention word or command directing someone to look at or take notice of the person, thing, statement, or event presented: look; see; take notice. 2. As a verb, to look upon, see, observe, or witness.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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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.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

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.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

side

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

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

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

believing

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Present-participial or adjectival form of believe. Sense 1: Accepting as true or being persuaded. Sense 2: Trusting or placing confidence in.

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

DEFINED WORDS

John 20:28

COMBINED MEANING

answered

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Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of answer, meaning to reply, respond, or give account.

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

COMBINED MEANING

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.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

DEFINED WORDS

John 20:29

COMBINED MEANING

thou

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The singular second-person subject pronoun, meaning you when directly addressing one person, being, or individually treated addressee.

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

COMBINED MEANING

hast

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Sense 1: Have: possess, hold, receive, or experience. Sense 2: Used as an auxiliary verb.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

believed

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Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of believe. 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

COMBINED MEANING

blessed

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1. Favoured by God, endowed with good, or declared happy. 2. Spoke good of, praised, thanked, or bestowed a blessing upon.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

yet

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1. Up to or at the present or stated time; still. 2. At some future time. 3. Nevertheless; however. 4. In addition; further.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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

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

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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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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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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.

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

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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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30¶ And many other signs truly did Jesus in the presence of his disciples, which are not written in this book:

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