Thomas Sees the Risen Jesus

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Θωμᾶς Thomas Θωμᾶς Thōmâs of Chaldee origin (compare H08380); the twin; Thomas, a Christian Thomas δὲ and δέ dé a primary particle (adversative or continuative); but, and, etc. also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in Eng εἷς into εἰς eis a primary preposition; to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose ( ἐκ from out ἐκ ek a primary preposition denoting origin (the point whence action or motion proceeds), from, out (of place, time, or cause; τῶν the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, δώδεκα twelve δώδεκα dṓdeka from G1417 (δύο) and G1176 (δέκα); two and ten, i.e. a dozen twelve , ὁ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, λεγόμενος say λέγω légō a primary verb; properly, to lay forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; wh Δίδυμος Twin Δίδυμος Dídymos prolongation from G1364 (δίς); double, i.e. twin; Didymus, a Christian Didymus , οὐκ not οὐ ou a primary word; the absolute negative (compare G3361 (μή)) adverb; no or not + long, nay, neither, never, no (X man), no ἦν was εἰμί eimí the first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist (used only when μετʼ with μετά metá a primary preposition (often used adverbially); properly, denoting accompaniment; amid (local or causal); modified vario αὐτῶν he αὐτός autós from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of G109 (ἀήρ) through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive ὅτε when ὅτε hóte from G3739 (ὅς) and G5037 (τέ); at which (thing) too, i.e. when after (that), as soon as, that, when, while ⸀ ἦλθεν come ἔρχομαι érchomai middle voice of a primary verb (used only in the present and imperfect tenses, the others being supplied by a kindred (m Ἰησοῦς Jesus Ἰησοῦς Iēsoûs of Hebrew origin (H03091); Jesus (i.e. Jehoshua), the name of our Lord and two (three) other Israelites Jesus .

Now Thomas called Didymus, one of the Twelve, was not with the disciples when Jesus came.

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ἔλεγον say λέγω légō a primary verb; properly, to lay forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; wh οὖν therefore οὖν oûn apparently a primary word; (adverbially) certainly, or (conjunctionally) accordingly and (so, truly), but, now (then), s αὐτῷ he αὐτός autós from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of G109 (ἀήρ) through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive οἱ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, ἄλλοι other ἄλλος állos a primary word; else, i.e. different (in many applications) more, one (another), (an-, some an-)other(-s, -wise) μαθηταί disciple μαθητής mathētḗs from G3129 (μανθάνω); a learner, i.e. pupil disciple · Ἑωράκαμεν see ὁράω horáō properly, to stare at (compare G3700 (ὀπτάνομαι)), i.e. (by implication) to discern clearly (physically or mentally); by τὸν the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, κύριον lord κύριος kýrios from (supremacy); supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun) controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful title) God, L . ὁ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, δὲ and δέ dé a primary particle (adversative or continuative); but, and, etc. also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in Eng εἶπεν say λέγω légō a primary verb; properly, to lay forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; wh αὐτοῖς he αὐτός autós from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of G109 (ἀήρ) through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive · Ἐὰν if ἐάν eán from G1487 (εἰ) and G302 (ἄν); a conditional particle; in case that, provided, etc.; often used in connection with other μὴ not μή mḗ a primary particle of qualified negation (whereas G3756 (οὐ) expresses an absolute denial); (adverb) not, (conjunction) ἴδω see ὁράω horáō properly, to stare at (compare G3700 (ὀπτάνομαι)), i.e. (by implication) to discern clearly (physically or mentally); by ἐν in ἐν en a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (mediall ταῖς the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, χερσὶν hand χείρ cheír perhaps from the base of G5494 (χειμών) in the sense of its congener the base of G5490 (χάσμα) (through the idea of holl αὐτοῦ he αὐτός autós from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of G109 (ἀήρ) through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive τὸν the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, τύπον figure τύπος týpos from G5180 (τύπτω); a die (as struck), i.e. (by implication) a stamp or scar; by analogy, a shape, i.e. a statue, (figur τῶν the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, ἥλων nail ἧλος hēlos a stud, i.e. spike nail καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too βάλω cast βάλλω bállō a primary verb; to throw (in various applications, more or less violent or intense) arise, cast (out), X dung, lay, lie, τὸν the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, δάκτυλόν finger δάκτυλος dáktylos probably from G1176 (δέκα); a finger finger μου I ἐγώ egṓ a primary pronoun of the first person I (only expressed when emphatic) I, me εἰς into εἰς eis a primary preposition; to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose ( τὸν the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, τύπον figure τύπος týpos from G5180 (τύπτω); a die (as struck), i.e. (by implication) a stamp or scar; by analogy, a shape, i.e. a statue, (figur τῶν the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, ἥλων nail ἧλος hēlos a stud, i.e. spike nail καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too βάλω cast βάλλω bállō a primary verb; to throw (in various applications, more or less violent or intense) arise, cast (out), X dung, lay, lie, ⸂ μου I ἐγώ egṓ a primary pronoun of the first person I (only expressed when emphatic) I, me τὴν the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, χεῖρα hand χείρ cheír perhaps from the base of G5494 (χειμών) in the sense of its congener the base of G5490 (χάσμα) (through the idea of holl εἰς into εἰς eis a primary preposition; to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose ( τὴν the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, πλευρὰν side of the body πλευρά pleurá a rib, i.e. (by extension) side side αὐτοῦ he αὐτός autós from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of G109 (ἀήρ) through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive , οὐ not οὐ ou a primary word; the absolute negative (compare G3361 (μή)) adverb; no or not + long, nay, neither, never, no (X man), no μὴ not μή mḗ a primary particle of qualified negation (whereas G3756 (οὐ) expresses an absolute denial); (adverb) not, (conjunction) πιστεύσω believe πιστεύω pisteúō from G4102 (πίστις); to have faith (in, upon, or with respect to, a person or thing), i.e. credit; by implication, to en .

So the other disciples told him, “We have seen the Lord!” But he replied, “Unless I see the nail marks in His hands, and put my finger where the nails have been, and put my hand into His side, I will never believe.”

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Καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too μεθʼ with μετά metá a primary preposition (often used adverbially); properly, denoting accompaniment; amid (local or causal); modified vario ἡμέρας day ἡμέρα hēméra feminine (with G5610 (ὥρα) implied) of a derivative of (to sit; akin to the base of G1476 (ἑδραῖος)) meaning tame, i.e. ὀκτὼ eight ὀκτώ oktṓ a primary numeral; eight eight πάλιν again πάλιν pálin probably from the same as G3823 (πάλη) (through the idea of oscillatory repetition); (adverbially) anew, i.e. (of place) ἦσαν were εἰμί eimí the first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist (used only when ἔσω within ἔσω ésō from G1519 (εἰς); inside (as preposition or adjective) (with-)in(-ner, -to, -ward) οἱ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, μαθηταὶ disciple μαθητής mathētḗs from G3129 (μανθάνω); a learner, i.e. pupil disciple αὐτοῦ he αὐτός autós from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of G109 (ἀήρ) through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too Θωμᾶς Thomas Θωμᾶς Thōmâs of Chaldee origin (compare H08380); the twin; Thomas, a Christian Thomas μετʼ with μετά metá a primary preposition (often used adverbially); properly, denoting accompaniment; amid (local or causal); modified vario αὐτῶν he αὐτός autós from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of G109 (ἀήρ) through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive . ἔρχεται come ἔρχομαι érchomai middle voice of a primary verb (used only in the present and imperfect tenses, the others being supplied by a kindred (m ὁ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, Ἰησοῦς Jesus Ἰησοῦς Iēsoûs of Hebrew origin (H03091); Jesus (i.e. Jehoshua), the name of our Lord and two (three) other Israelites Jesus τῶν the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, θυρῶν door θύρα thýra apparently a primary word (compare door); a portal or entrance (the opening or the closure, literally or figuratively) d κεκλεισμένων shut κλείω kleíō a primary verb; to close (literally or figuratively) shut (up) , καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too ἔστη cause to stand ἵστημι hístēmi a prolonged form of a primary (of the same meaning, and used for it in certain tenses); to stand (transitively or intran εἰς into εἰς eis a primary preposition; to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose ( τὸ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, μέσον middle μέσος mésos from G3326 (μετά); middle (as an adjective or (neuter) noun) among, X before them, between, + forth, mid(-day, -night), καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too εἶπεν say λέγω légō a primary verb; properly, to lay forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; wh · Εἰρήνη peace εἰρήνη eirḗnē probably from a primary verb (to join); peace (literally or figuratively); by implication, prosperity one, peace, quietn ὑμῖν you σύ sý the personal pronoun of the second person singular; thou thou .

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.”

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εἶτα then εἶτα eîta a particle of succession (in time or logical enumeration), then, moreover after that(-ward), furthermore, then λέγει say λέγω légō a primary verb; properly, to lay forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; wh τῷ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, Θωμᾷ Thomas Θωμᾶς Thōmâs of Chaldee origin (compare H08380); the twin; Thomas, a Christian Thomas · Φέρε carry φέρω phérō a primary verb (for which other, and apparently not cognate ones are used in certain tenses only; namely, ; and ; to bea τὸν the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, δάκτυλόν finger δάκτυλος dáktylos probably from G1176 (δέκα); a finger finger σου you σύ sý the personal pronoun of the second person singular; thou thou ὧδε here ὧδε hōde from an adverb form of G3592 (ὅδε); in this same spot, i.e. here or hither here, hither, (in) this place, there καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too ἴδε see ὁράω horáō properly, to stare at (compare G3700 (ὀπτάνομαι)), i.e. (by implication) to discern clearly (physically or mentally); by τὰς the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, χεῖράς hand χείρ cheír perhaps from the base of G5494 (χειμών) in the sense of its congener the base of G5490 (χάσμα) (through the idea of holl μου I ἐγώ egṓ a primary pronoun of the first person I (only expressed when emphatic) I, me , καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too φέρε carry φέρω phérō a primary verb (for which other, and apparently not cognate ones are used in certain tenses only; namely, ; and ; to bea τὴν the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, χεῖρά hand χείρ cheír perhaps from the base of G5494 (χειμών) in the sense of its congener the base of G5490 (χάσμα) (through the idea of holl σου you σύ sý the personal pronoun of the second person singular; thou thou καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too βάλε cast βάλλω bállō a primary verb; to throw (in various applications, more or less violent or intense) arise, cast (out), X dung, lay, lie, εἰς into εἰς eis a primary preposition; to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose ( τὴν the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, πλευράν side of the body πλευρά pleurá a rib, i.e. (by extension) side side μου I ἐγώ egṓ a primary pronoun of the first person I (only expressed when emphatic) I, me , καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too μὴ not μή mḗ a primary particle of qualified negation (whereas G3756 (οὐ) expresses an absolute denial); (adverb) not, (conjunction) γίνου come into being γίνομαι gínomai a prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be (gen-erate), i.e. (reflexively) to become (come i ἄπιστος unbelieving ἄπιστος ápistos from G1 (Α) (as a negative particle) and G4103 (πιστός); (actively) disbelieving, i.e. without Christian faith (speciall ἀλλὰ but ἀλλά allá neuter plural of G243 (ἄλλος); properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations) and, but (eve πιστός trustworthy πιστός pistós from G3982 (πείθω); objectively, trustworthy; subjectively, trustful believe(-ing, -r), faithful(-ly), sure, true .

Then Jesus said to Thomas, “Put your finger here and look at My hands. Reach out your hand and put it into My side. Stop doubting and believe.”

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⸀ ἀπεκρίθη answer ἀποκρίνομαι apokrínomai from G575 (ἀπό) and ; to conclude for oneself, i.e. (by implication) to respond; by Hebraism (compare H06030) to begin t Θωμᾶς Thomas Θωμᾶς Thōmâs of Chaldee origin (compare H08380); the twin; Thomas, a Christian Thomas καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too εἶπεν say λέγω légō a primary verb; properly, to lay forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; wh αὐτῷ he αὐτός autós from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of G109 (ἀήρ) through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive · Ὁ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, κύριός lord κύριος kýrios from (supremacy); supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun) controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful title) God, L μου I ἐγώ egṓ a primary pronoun of the first person I (only expressed when emphatic) I, me καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too ὁ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, θεός God θεός theós a deity, especially (with G3588 (ὁ)) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very X exceeding, Go μου I ἐγώ egṓ a primary pronoun of the first person I (only expressed when emphatic) I, me .

Thomas replied, “My Lord and my God!”

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λέγει say λέγω légō a primary verb; properly, to lay forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; wh αὐτῷ he αὐτός autós from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of G109 (ἀήρ) through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive ὁ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, Ἰησοῦς Jesus Ἰησοῦς Iēsoûs of Hebrew origin (H03091); Jesus (i.e. Jehoshua), the name of our Lord and two (three) other Israelites Jesus · Ὅτι that ὅτι hóti neuter of G3748 (ὅστις) as conjunction; demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because as concerning that ἑώρακάς see ὁράω horáō properly, to stare at (compare G3700 (ὀπτάνομαι)), i.e. (by implication) to discern clearly (physically or mentally); by με I ἐγώ egṓ a primary pronoun of the first person I (only expressed when emphatic) I, me πεπίστευκας believe πιστεύω pisteúō from G4102 (πίστις); to have faith (in, upon, or with respect to, a person or thing), i.e. credit; by implication, to en ; μακάριοι blessed μακάριος makários a prolonged form of the poetical (meaning the same); supremely blest; by extension, fortunate, well off blessed, happy(X οἱ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, μὴ not μή mḗ a primary particle of qualified negation (whereas G3756 (οὐ) expresses an absolute denial); (adverb) not, (conjunction) ἰδόντες see ὁράω horáō properly, to stare at (compare G3700 (ὀπτάνομαι)), i.e. (by implication) to discern clearly (physically or mentally); by καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too πιστεύσαντες believe πιστεύω pisteúō from G4102 (πίστις); to have faith (in, upon, or with respect to, a person or thing), i.e. credit; by implication, to en .

Jesus said to him, “Because you have seen Me, you have believed; blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.”