John 20:24–31

Thomas Sees and Believes

²⁴But one of the Twelve, Thomas ^y(called “Twin”), was not with them when Jesus came. ²⁵So the other disciples kept telling him, “We have seen the Lord!”

But he said to them, “If I don’t see the mark of the nails in His hands, put my finger into the mark of the nails, ^zand put my hand into His side, ^aI will never believe!” ^b

²⁶After eight days His disciples were indoors again, and Thomas was with them. Even though the doors were locked, Jesus came and stood among them. He said, “Peace to you!”

²⁷Then He said to Thomas, “Put your finger here and observe My hands. Reach out your hand and put it into My side. Don’t be an unbeliever, but a believer.” ^c

²⁸Thomas responded to Him, “My Lord and my God!”

²⁹Jesus said, “Because you have seen Me, you have believed. ^dThose who believe without seeing ^eare blessed.”

The Purpose of This Gospel

³⁰Jesus performed many other signs ^fin the presence of His disciples that are not written ^gin this book. ^h31But these are written so that you may believe Jesus is the Messiah, ⁱthe Son ^jof God, ^kland by believing you may have life in His name. ^m