John 20:28

Jesus Appears to Thomas · John 20:24–29
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Translations

Modern
Thomas replied, “My Lord and my God!”
Traditional
And Thomas answered and said unto him, My Lord and my God.
Literal
Thomas answered and said to Him, “My Lord and my God!”
Latin
Respondit Thomas, et dixit ei: Dominus meus et Deus meus.

Interlinear

Greek
English
Thomas replied, “My Lord and my God!”

Notes

“My Lord and my God!”: This was not a shout of surprise but a statement of deep faith. It completes John's declaration of Jesus's divinity that has framed the whole book (see 1:1–18).

Events

People

Thomas: One of Jesus' twelve disciples, known for doubting

Glossary

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Topics

Backsliders: Thomas Christ is God: Acknowledged by his Apostles Faith in Christ, Exemplified Faith: Thomas Jehovah's Witnesses Jesus, the Christ: Appears to his Disciples, when Thomas Was Present (In Jerusalem) Jesus, the Christ: Unclassified Scriptures Relating to the Divinity of Skepticism of Thomas The Deity of Jesus The Trinity: Divine Titles Applied to the Three Persons In Thomas: Loyalty of, to Jesus Thomas: Sees Jesus After the Resurrection Titles and Names of Christ: God