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John 20

John 20:19

Jesus Appears to the Disciples · John 20:19–23
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Translations

Modern
It was the first day of the week, and that very evening, while the disciples were together with the doors locked for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them. “Peace be with you!” He said to them.
Traditional
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.
Literal
Therefore, it being evening the same day, the first of the week, and the doors where the disciples were having been shut because of the fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood in the midst, and He says to them, “Peace to you.”
Latin
Cum ergo sero esset die illo, una sabbatorum, et fores essent clausæ, ubi erant discipuli congregati propter metum Judæorum: venit Jesus, et stetit in medio, et dixit eis: Pax vobis.

Interlinear

Greek
English
It was the first day of the week, and that very evening, while the disciples were together with the doors locked for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them. “Peace be with you!” He said to them.

Notes

John 20:19

  • the disciples were together with the doors locked: The disciples were afraid that they might be punished for following Jesus.

  • Peace be with you!: This was a common Jewish greeting (see also 3 John 1:15). But Jesus was doing more than just greeting his disciples. He was offering the Messiah's peace and delivering the gift of his kingdom (see Isaiah 9:6; 52:7; see John 14:27; 16:33).

Theme notes and profiles

Jewish Leaders Thomas Encounters with Jesus Miracles

Events

Parallels

Luke 24:36–49 1 John 1:1–4

People

Jesus: The Son of God and Savior of the world Judah: Israelite tribe, kingdom, and province Sabbath: The seventh day of the week, set apart for rest and worship

Glossary

Apostle, Apostleship Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Body of Christ John, Gospel of Life Peace Resurrection

Topics

Glorified Bodies Jesus, the Christ: Appears in the Midst of the Disciples, when Thomas Was Absent (In Jerusalem) Peace: Spiritual Persecution of the Disciples The Miracles of Christ: His Appearance to his Disciples, the Doors Being Shut The Resurrection of Christ: He Appeared After to Apostles, Except Thomas