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John 20:28–31

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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.
¶ And many other signs truly did Jesus in the presence of his disciples, which are not written in this book:
But these are written, that ye might believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing ye might have life through his name.
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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.

  6. John 5:23Rank 6 from verse 28
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    23That all men should honour the Son, even as they honour the Father. He that honoureth not the Son honoureth not the Father which hath sent him.

  7. Isaiah 25:9Rank 7 from verse 28
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    9¶ And it shall be said in that day, Lo, this is our God; we have waited for him, and he will save us: this is the Lord; we have waited for him, we will be glad and rejoice in his salvation.

  8. Acts 7:59–60Rank 8 from verse 28
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    59And they stoned Stephen, calling upon God, and saying, Lord Jesus, receive my spirit.

    60And he kneeled down, and cried with a loud voice, Lord, lay not this sin to their charge. And when he had said this, he fell asleep.

  9. Luke 24:52Rank 9 from verse 28
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    52And they worshipped him, and returned to Jerusalem with great joy:

  10. Revelation 5:9–14Rank 10 from verse 28
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    9And they sung a new song, saying, Thou art worthy to take the book, and to open the seals thereof: for thou wast slain, and hast redeemed us to God by thy blood out of every kindred, and tongue, and people, and nation;

    10And hast made us unto our God kings and priests: and we shall reign on the earth.

    11And I beheld, and I heard the voice of many angels round about the throne and the beasts and the elders: and the number of them was ten thousand times ten thousand, and thousands of thousands;

    12Saying with a loud voice, Worthy is the Lamb that was slain to receive power, and riches, and wisdom, and strength, and honour, and glory, and blessing.

    13And every creature which is in heaven, and on the earth, and under the earth, and such as are in the sea, and all that are in them, heard I saying, Blessing, and honour, and glory, and power, be unto him that sitteth upon the throne, and unto the Lamb for ever and ever.

    14And the four beasts said, Amen. And the four and twenty elders fell down and worshipped him that liveth for ever and ever.

  11. John 20:16Rank 11 from verse 28
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    16Jesus saith unto her, Mary. She turned herself, and saith unto him, Rabboni; which is to say, Master.

  12. John 9:35–38Rank 12 from verse 28
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    35Jesus heard that they had cast him out; and when he had found him, he said unto him, Dost thou believe on the Son of God?

    36He answered and said, Who is he, Lord, that I might believe on him?

    37And Jesus said unto him, Thou hast both seen him, and it is he that talketh with thee.

    38And he said, Lord, I believe. And he worshipped him.

  13. John 20:31Rank 13 from verse 28
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    31But these are written, that ye might believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing ye might have life through his name.

  14. Psalms 45:6Rank 14 from verse 28
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    6Thy throne, O God, is for ever and ever: the sceptre of thy kingdom is a right sceptre.

  15. Isaiah 40:9–11Rank 15 from verse 28
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    9¶ O Zion, that bringest good tidings, get thee up into the high mountain; O Jerusalem, that bringest good tidings, lift up thy voice with strength; lift it up, be not afraid; say unto the cities of Judah, Behold your God!

    10Behold, the Lord God will come with strong hand, and his arm shall rule for him: behold, his reward is with him, and his work before him.

    11He shall feed his flock like a shepherd: he shall gather the lambs with his arm, and carry them in his bosom, and shall gently lead those that are with young.

  16. Jeremiah 23:5–6Rank 16 from verse 28
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    5¶ Behold, the days come, saith the Lord, that I will raise unto David a righteous Branch, and a King shall reign and prosper, and shall execute judgment and justice in the earth.

    6In his days Judah shall be saved, and Israel shall dwell safely: and this is his name whereby he shall be called, THE LORD OUR RIGHTEOUSNESS.

  17. Malachi 3:1Rank 17 from verse 28
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    1BEHOLD, I will send my messenger, and he shall prepare the way before me: and the Lord, whom ye seek, shall suddenly come to his temple, even the messenger of the covenant, whom ye delight in: behold, he shall come, saith the Lord of hosts.

  18. Psalms 102:24–28Rank 18 from verse 28
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    24I said, O my God, take me not away in the midst of my days: thy years are throughout all generations.

    25Of old hast thou laid the foundation of the earth: and the heavens are the work of thy hands.

    26They shall perish, but thou shalt endure: yea, all of them shall wax old like a garment; as a vesture shalt thou change them, and they shall be changed:

    27But thou art the same, and thy years shall have no end.

    28The children of thy servants shall continue, and their seed shall be established before thee.

  19. Psalms 118:24–28Rank 19 from verse 28
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    24This is the day which the Lord hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.

    25Save now, I beseech thee, O Lord: O Lord, I beseech thee, send now prosperity.

    26Blessed be he that cometh in the name of the Lord: we have blessed you out of the house of the Lord.

    27God is the Lord, which hath shewed us light: bind the sacrifice with cords, even unto the horns of the altar.

    28Thou art my God, and I will praise thee: thou art my God, I will exalt thee.

  20. Psalms 45:11Rank 20 from verse 28
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    11So shall the king greatly desire thy beauty: for he is thy Lord; and worship thou him.

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.

  6. John 4:48Rank 6 from verse 29
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    48Then said Jesus unto him, Except ye see signs and wonders, ye will not believe.

  7. John 20:8Rank 7 from verse 29
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    8Then went in also that other disciple, which came first to the sepulchre, and he saw, and believed.

  8. Hebrews 11:39Rank 8 from verse 29
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    39And these all, having obtained a good report through faith, received not the promise:

From verse 30

  1. John 21:25Rank 1 from verse 30
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    25And there are also many other things which Jesus did, the which, if they should be written every one, I suppose that even the world itself could not contain the books that should be written. Amen.

  2. Romans 15:4Rank 2 from verse 30
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    4For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, that we through patience and comfort of the scriptures might have hope.

  3. 1 John 5:13Rank 3 from verse 30
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    13These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God; that ye may know that ye have eternal life, and that ye may believe on the name of the Son of God.

  4. 2 Timothy 3:15–17Rank 4 from verse 30
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    15And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.

    16All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:

    17That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works.

  5. 1 Corinthians 10:11Rank 5 from verse 30
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    11Now all these things happened unto them for ensamples: and they are written for our admonition, upon whom the ends of the world are come.

  6. 2 Peter 3:1–2Rank 6 from verse 30
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    1THIS second epistle, beloved, I now write unto you; in both which I stir up your pure minds by way of remembrance:

    2That ye may be mindful of the words which were spoken before by the holy prophets, and of the commandment of us the apostles of the Lord and Saviour:

  7. John 2:11Rank 7 from verse 30
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    11This beginning of miracles did Jesus in Cana of Galilee, and manifested forth his glory; and his disciples believed on him.

  8. Luke 1:3–4Rank 8 from verse 30
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    3It seemed good to me also, having had perfect understanding of all things from the very first, to write unto thee in order, most excellent Theophilus,

    4That thou mightest know the certainty of those things, wherein thou hast been instructed.

  9. 1 John 1:3–4Rank 9 from verse 30
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    3That which we have seen and heard declare we unto you, that ye also may have fellowship with us: and truly our fellowship is with the Father, and with his Son Jesus Christ.

    4And these things write we unto you, that your joy may be full.

From verse 31

  1. Acts 10:43Rank 1 from verse 31
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    43To him give all the prophets witness, that through his name whosoever believeth in him shall receive remission of sins.

  2. John 3:15–16Rank 2 from verse 31
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    15That whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have eternal life.

    16¶ For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

  3. 1 John 5:1Rank 3 from verse 31
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    1WHOSOEVER believeth that Jesus is the Christ is born of God: and every one that loveth him that begat loveth him also that is begotten of him.

  4. 1 John 4:15Rank 4 from verse 31
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    15Whosoever shall confess that Jesus is the Son of God, God dwelleth in him, and he in God.

  5. 1 John 5:20Rank 5 from verse 31
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    20And we know that the Son of God is come, and hath given us an understanding, that we may know him that is true, and we are in him that is true, even in his Son Jesus Christ. This is the true God, and eternal life.

  6. John 3:36Rank 6 from verse 31
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    36He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life: and he that believeth not the Son shall not see life; but the wrath of God abideth on him.

  7. 1 John 5:10–13Rank 7 from verse 31
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    10He that believeth on the Son of God hath the witness in himself: he that believeth not God hath made him a liar; because he believeth not the record that God gave of his Son.

    11And this is the record, that God hath given to us eternal life, and this life is in his Son.

    12He that hath the Son hath life; and he that hath not the Son of God hath not life.

    13These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God; that ye may know that ye have eternal life, and that ye may believe on the name of the Son of God.

  8. John 6:40Rank 8 from verse 31
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    40And this is the will of him that sent me, that every one which seeth the Son, and believeth on him, may have everlasting life: and I will raise him up at the last day.

  9. 2 John 1:9Rank 9 from verse 31
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    9Whosoever transgresseth, and abideth not in the doctrine of Christ, hath not God. He that abideth in the doctrine of Christ, he hath both the Father and the Son.

  10. Acts 13:38–39Rank 10 from verse 31
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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.

  11. John 20:28Rank 11 from verse 31
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    28And Thomas answered and said unto him, My Lord and my God.

  12. John 3:18Rank 12 from verse 31
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    18¶ He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God.

  13. John 19:35Rank 13 from verse 31
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    35And he that saw it bare record, and his record is true: and he knoweth that he saith true, that ye might believe.

  14. John 10:10Rank 14 from verse 31
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    10The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.

  15. John 5:24Rank 15 from verse 31
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    24Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that heareth my word, and believeth on him that sent me, hath everlasting life, and shall not come into condemnation; but is passed from death unto life.

  16. Luke 1:4Rank 16 from verse 31
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    4That thou mightest know the certainty of those things, wherein thou hast been instructed.

  17. John 5:39–40Rank 17 from verse 31
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    39¶ Search the scriptures; for in them ye think ye have eternal life: and they are they which testify of me.

    40And ye will not come to me, that ye might have life.

  18. Luke 24:47Rank 18 from verse 31
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    47And that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in his name among all nations, beginning at Jerusalem.

  19. Mark 16:16Rank 19 from verse 31
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    16He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned.

  20. Matthew 16:16Rank 20 from verse 31
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    16And Simon Peter answered and said, Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God.

  21. Matthew 27:54Rank 21 from verse 31
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    54Now when the centurion, and they that were with him, watching Jesus, saw the earthquake, and those things that were done, they feared greatly, saying, Truly this was the Son of God.

  22. Romans 1:3–4Rank 22 from verse 31
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    3Concerning his Son Jesus Christ our Lord, which was made of the seed of David according to the flesh;

    4And declared to be the Son of God with power, according to the spirit of holiness, by the resurrection from the dead:

  23. 1 John 2:23–25Rank 23 from verse 31
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    23Whosoever denieth the Son, the same hath not the Father: [but] he that acknowledgeth the Son hath the Father also.

    24Let that therefore abide in you, which ye have heard from the beginning. If that which ye have heard from the beginning shall remain in you, ye also shall continue in the Son, and in the Father.

    25And this is the promise that he hath promised us, even eternal life.

  24. Acts 3:16Rank 24 from verse 31
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    16And his name through faith in his name hath made this man strong, whom ye see and know: yea, the faith which is by him hath given him this perfect soundness in the presence of you all.

  25. Acts 8:36Rank 25 from verse 31
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    36And as they went on their way, they came unto a certain water: and the eunuch said, See, here is water; what doth hinder me to be baptized?

  26. Acts 9:20Rank 26 from verse 31
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    20And straightway he preached Christ in the synagogues, that he is the Son of God.

  27. John 1:49Rank 27 from verse 31
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    49Nathanael answered and saith unto him, Rabbi, thou art the Son of God; thou art the King of Israel.

  28. John 9:35–38Rank 28 from verse 31
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    35Jesus heard that they had cast him out; and when he had found him, he said unto him, Dost thou believe on the Son of God?

    36He answered and said, Who is he, Lord, that I might believe on him?

    37And Jesus said unto him, Thou hast both seen him, and it is he that talketh with thee.

    38And he said, Lord, I believe. And he worshipped him.

  29. Psalms 2:12Rank 29 from verse 31
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    12Kiss the Son, lest he be angry, and ye perish from the way, when his wrath is kindled but a little. Blessed are all they that put their trust in him.

  30. Psalms 2:7Rank 30 from verse 31
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    7I will declare the decree: the Lord hath said unto me, Thou art my Son; this day have I begotten thee.

  31. Revelation 2:18Rank 31 from verse 31
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    18And unto the angel of the church in Thyatira write; These things saith the Son of God, who hath his eyes like unto a flame of fire, and his feet are like fine brass;

  32. 1 Peter 1:9Rank 32 from verse 31
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    9Receiving the end of your faith, even the salvation of your souls.

  33. John 6:69–70Rank 33 from verse 31
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    69And we believe and are sure that thou art that Christ, the Son of the living God.

    70Jesus answered them, Have not I chosen you twelve, and one of you is a devil?

  34. Matthew 4:3Rank 34 from verse 31
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    3And when the tempter came to him, he said, If thou be the Son of God, command that these stones be made bread.

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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

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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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John 20:29

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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

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hast

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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John 20:30

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truly

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According to truth; in agreement with fact; Sincerely; honestly; really; faithfully; Exactly; justly.

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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which

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1. An interrogative or relative pronoun identifying one or more persons or things from a stated or implied set. 2. That which; what.

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written

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Past-tense or past-participial form of write (to set down, record, or communicate in letters or writing).

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John 20:31

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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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written

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Past-tense or past-participial form of write (to set down, record, or communicate in letters or writing).

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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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might

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Sense 1: Power or strength. Sense 2: An auxiliary expressing possibility or permission.

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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

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Christ

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The Anointed One; the same title as Messias.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Cawdrey 1604 · Webster 1828

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Son

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A title of Jesus Christ as the Son of God and the Son of man.

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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

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name

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Sense 1: A word, appellation, or designation by which a person or thing is called or known. Sense 2: The person or persons named or represented. Sense 3: Reputation, character, renown, or remembrance. Sense 4: The authority, behalf, or standing represented by a name. Sense 5: As a verb, to call, designate, or mention by name.

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

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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.

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.

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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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20:30¶ And many other signs truly did Jesus in the presence of his disciples, which are not written in this book:

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20:31But these are written, that ye might believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing ye might have life through his name.

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