John 20:24-29
Summary for John 20:24-25: 20:24-25 a Thomas: See also 11:16 b; 14:5 c). Thomas was absent when Jesus revealed himself. He remained skeptical despite the testimony of his friends, who had seen the Lord. Thomas demanded a concrete experience identical to theirs.Summary for John 20:26-27: 20:26-27 d Eight days later was Sunday, one week after Jesus’ resurrection (it was customary to include the current day when counting forward). Jesus’ appearance on the following Sunday helps explain the disciples’ meeting on “the Lord’s Day” (see Rev 1:10 e).
• Peace be with you: This scene was exactly like Jesus’ first appearance (John 20:19-20 f). Jesus had already heard Thomas’s complaint and now answered directly.
• Believe! Jesus challenged Thomas to believe in the resurrection like the others.
20:28 g “My Lord and my God!” This was not an astonished exclamation but a proclamation of heartfelt belief. It concludes John’s declaration of Jesus’ deity that has framed the whole book (see 1:1-18 h).
20:29 i Jesus points to the generations of Christians who, through the testimony of others, would believe without seeing.
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