John 20:28

"Then he said to Thomas, “Reach here your finger, and see my hands. Reach here your hand, and put it into my side. Don’t be unbelieving, but believing.”"

Key Reflection

In John 20:28, Jesus addresses Thomas directly after his doubt about the resurrection, saying, "Reach here your finger, and see my hands. Reach here your hand, and put it into my side. Don’t be unbelieving, but believing." This interaction is significant because it underscores Jesus' willingness to reveal himself physically to those who need tangible evidence of his identity and resurrection. The gesture challenges Thomas's initial skepticism, encouraging him to engage with the physical reality of Christ's body, thereby moving from unbelief to faith.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Verse 28. My Lord and my God. In this passage the name God is expressly given to Christ, in his own presence and by one of his own apostles. This declaration has been considered as a clear proof of the divinity of Christ, for the following reasons: 1st. There is no evidence that this was a mere expression, as some have supposed, of surprise or astonishment. 2nd. The language was addressed to Jesus himself-- "Thomas-- said UNTO HIM." 3rd. The Saviour did not reprove him or check him as using any improper language. If he had not been divine, it is impossible to reconcile it with his honesty that he did not rebuke the disciple.

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