John 20:26

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Modern

Eight days later, His disciples were once again inside with the doors locked, and Thomas was with them. Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you.”

Traditional

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.

Literal

And after eight days His disciples were again inside, and Thomas with them, the doors having been shut. Jesus comes, and He stood in the midst and said, “Peace to you.”

Latin

Et post dies octo, iterum erant discipuli ejus intus, et Thomas cum eis. Venit Jesus januis clausis, et stetit in medio, et dixit: Pax vobis.

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English

Eight days later, His disciples were once again inside with the doors locked, and Thomas was with them. Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you.”

Notes

John 20:26–27

Eight days later was the first day of the Jewish week (Sunday). This was one week after the resurrection of Jesus. At that time, people included the current day when counting forward. The appearance of Jesus on this Sunday helps explain why the disciples met for worship on "the Lord's Day" (see Revelation 1:10).
Peace be with you: This scene was just like the first appearance of Jesus (John 20:19–20). Jesus had already heard the complaint of Thomas, and now Jesus answered directly.
believe: Jesus challenged Thomas to believe in the resurrection like the others did.

Theme notes and profiles

Thomas “Belief” in the Gospel of John Encounters with Jesus John’s Profile of Discipleship Miracles

Events

Related verses

John 20:19
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.
Isaiah 54:10
Though the mountains may be removed and the hills may be shaken, My loving devotion will not depart from you, and My covenant of peace will not be broken,” says the LORD, who has compassion on you.
John 20:21
Again Jesus said to them, “Peace be with you. As the Father has sent Me, so also I am sending you.”
John 14:27
Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled; do not be afraid.
Matthew 17:1
After six days Jesus took with Him Peter, James, and John the brother of James, and led them up a high mountain by themselves.
Luke 9:28
About eight days after Jesus had said these things, He took with Him Peter, John, and James, and went up on a mountain to pray.
Isaiah 26:12
O LORD, You will establish peace for us. For all that we have accomplished, You have done for us.
Isaiah 27:5
Or let them lay claim to My protection; let them make peace with Me—yes, let them make peace with Me.”

People

Jesus: The Son of God and Savior of the world Thomas: One of Jesus' twelve disciples, known for doubting

Glossary

Apostle, Apostleship Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Body of Christ Jesus Christ John, Gospel of Life Lord’s Day Resurrection Thomas, the Apostle

Topics

Jesus, the Christ: Appears to his Disciples, when Thomas Was Present (In Jerusalem) Skepticism of Thomas The Resurrection of Christ: He Appeared After to Apostles, Thomas Being Present The Sabbath: First Day of the Week Kept As, by the Church Thomas: Sees Jesus After the Resurrection

John 20:26

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