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Though the doors were locked, Jesus came and stood among them and said, &#8220Peace be with you!&#8221 <a href="/nlt/john/20.htm">New Living Translation</a> Eight days later the disciples were together again, and this time Thomas was with them. The doors were locked; but suddenly, as before, Jesus was standing among them. “Peace be with you,” he said. <a href="/esv/john/20.htm">English Standard Version</a> Eight days later, his disciples were inside again, and Thomas was with them. Although the doors were locked, Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you.” <a href="/bsb/john/20.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> 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.” <a href="/blb/john/20.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And after eight days His disciples were again inside, and Thomas with them, the doors having been shut. Jesus comes, and He stood in the midst and said, "Peace to you." <a href="/kjv/john/20.htm">King James Bible</a> And after eight days again his disciples were within, and Thomas with them: then came Jesus, the doors being shut, and stood in the midst, and said, Peace be unto you. <a href="/nkjv/john/20.htm">New King James Version</a> And after eight days His disciples were again inside, and Thomas with them. Jesus came, the doors being shut, and stood in the midst, and said, “Peace to you!” <a href="/nasb_/john/20.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Eight days later His disciples were again inside, and Thomas was with them. Jesus came, the doors having been shut, and stood in their midst and said, “Peace be to you.” <a href="/nasb/john/20.htm">NASB 1995</a> After eight days His disciples were again inside, and Thomas with them. Jesus came, the doors having been shut, and stood in their midst and said, &#8220Peace be with you.&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/john/20.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And after eight days again His disciples were inside, and Thomas with them. Jesus came, the doors having been shut, and stood in their midst, and said, “Peace be with you.” <a href="/lsb/john/20.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And after eight days His disciples were again inside, and Thomas with them. Jesus came, the doors having been shut, and stood in their midst and said, “Peace be with you.” <a href="/amp/john/20.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Eight days later His disciples were again inside the house, and Thomas was with them. Jesus came, though the doors had been barred, and stood among them and said, “Peace to you.” <a href="/csb/john/20.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> A week later his disciples were indoors again, and Thomas was with them. Even though the doors were locked, Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you.” <a href="/hcsb/john/20.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> After 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, &#8220Peace to you!&#8221 <a href="/asv/john/20.htm">American Standard Version</a> And after eight days again his disciples were within, and Thomas with them. Jesus cometh, the doors being shut, and stood in the midst, and said, Peace be unto you. <a href="/cev/john/20.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> A week later the disciples were together again. This time, Thomas was with them. Jesus came in while the doors were still locked and stood in the middle of the group. He greeted his disciples <a href="/erv/john/20.htm">English Revised Version</a> And after eight days again his disciples were within, and Thomas with them. Jesus cometh, the doors being shut, and stood in the midst, and said, Peace be unto you. <a href="/gwt/john/20.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> A week later Jesus' disciples were again in the house, and Thomas was with them. Even though the doors were locked, Jesus stood among them and said, "Peace be with you!" <a href="/gnt/john/20.htm">Good News Translation</a> A week later the disciples were together again indoors, and Thomas was with them. The doors were locked, but Jesus came and stood among them and said, "Peace be with you." <a href="/isv/john/20.htm">International Standard Version</a> A week later, his disciples were again inside, and Thomas was with them. Even though the doors were shut, Jesus came, stood among them, and said, "Peace be with you." <a href="/msb/john/20.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> 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.? <a href="/net/john/20.htm">NET Bible</a> Eight days later the disciples were again together in the house, and Thomas was with them. Although the doors were locked, Jesus came and stood among them and said, "Peace be with you!" <a href="/nheb/john/20.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> After eight days again his disciples were inside, and Thomas was with them. Jesus came, the doors being locked, and stood in the midst, and said, "Peace be to you." <a href="/wbt/john/20.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And after eight days again his disciples were within, and Thomas with them: then came Jesus, the doors being shut, and stood in the midst, and said, Peace be to you. <a href="/wey/john/20.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> A week later the disciples were again in the house, and Thomas was with them, when Jesus came--though the doors were locked--and stood in their midst, and said, "Peace be to you." <a href="/web/john/20.htm">World English Bible</a> After eight days, again his disciples were inside and Thomas was with them. Jesus came, the doors being locked, and stood in the middle, and said, “Peace be to you.” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/john/20.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And after eight days, again His disciples were within, and Thomas [was] with them; Jesus comes, the doors having been shut, and He stood in the midst and said, “Peace to you!” <a href="/blb/john/20.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And after eight days His disciples were again inside, and Thomas with them, the doors having been shut. Jesus comes, and He stood in the midst and said, "Peace to you." <a href="/ylt/john/20.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And after eight days, again were his disciples within, and Thomas with them; Jesus cometh, the doors having been shut, and he stood in the midst, and said, 'Peace to you!' <a href="/slt/john/20.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And after eight days again were his disciples within, and Thomas with them: Jesus comes, the doors shut, and said, Peace to you.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/john/20.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And after eight days again his disciples were within, and Thomas with them. Jesus cometh, the doors being shut, and stood in the midst, and said: Peace be to you. <a href="/cpdv/john/20.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And after eight days, again his disciples were within, and Thomas was with them. Jesus arrived, though the doors had been closed, and he stood in their midst and said, “Peace to you.” <a href="/nabre/john/20.htm">New American Bible</a> Now a week later his disciples were again inside and Thomas was with them. Jesus came, although the doors were locked, and stood in their midst and said, “Peace be with you.” <a href="/nrsvce/john/20.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> A week later his disciples were again in the house, and Thomas was with them. Although the doors were shut, Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you.”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/john/20.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Eight days later, the disciples were again inside, and Thomas with them. Jesus came, when the doors were locked, and stood in the midst, and said to them, Peace be with you. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/john/20.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And after eight days, again the disciples were inside and Thoma was with them and Yeshua came when the doors were barred; he stood in the center and he said to them, “Peace be with you.”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/john/20.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And after eight days, again his disciples were within, and Thomas was with them. Then Jesus came, though the doors had been closed, and stood in the midst, and said: Peace be to you. <a href="/godbey/john/20.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And after eight days His disciples were again within, and Thomas was with them. Jesus comes, the doors being shut, and stood in the midst, and said, <FR>Peace be unto you.<Fr> <a href="/haweis/john/20.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> And eight days after, his disciples were again within, and Thomas with them: Jesus cometh, though the doors were fastened, and stood in the midst, and said, Peace be unto you. <a href="/mace/john/20.htm">Mace New Testament</a> Eight days after, when his disciples were again in private, and Thomas with them: Jesus came, the doors being shut, and stood in the midst, and said, peace be with you. <a href="/wey/john/20.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> A week later the disciples were again in the house, and Thomas was with them, when Jesus came--though the doors were locked--and stood in their midst, and said, "Peace be to you." <a href="/worrell/john/20.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And, after eight days, again His disciples were within, and Thomas with them. Jesus cometh, the doors being shut, and stood in the midst, and said, <FR>"Peace be to you!"<Fr> <a href="/worsley/john/20.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> And after eight days his disciples were again within, and Thomas with them: and Jesus came (the doors being shut as before) and stood in the midst, and said, <FR>Peace <Fr>be<FR> to you.<Fr> <a href="/parallel/john/20-26.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ixy2bchmXZ0?start=7259" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/john/20.htm">Jesus Appears to Thomas</a> …25So 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.” 26<a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: Kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/3638.htm" title="3638: oktō (Adj-AFP) -- Eight. A primary numeral; eight.">Eight</a> <a href="/greek/2250.htm" title="2250: hēmeras (N-AFP) -- A day, the period from sunrise to sunset. ">days</a> <a href="/greek/3326.htm" title="3326: meth’ (Prep) -- (a) gen: with, in company with, (b) acc: (1) behind, beyond, after, of place, (2) after, of time, with nouns, neut. of adjectives. ">later,</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autou (PPro-GM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">His</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: hoi (Art-NMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/3101.htm" title="3101: mathētai (N-NMP) -- A learner, disciple, pupil. From manthano; a learner, i.e. Pupil.">disciples</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: ēsan (V-IIA-3P) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">were</a> <a href="/greek/3825.htm" title="3825: palin (Adv) -- Probably from the same as pale; anew, i.e. back, once more, or furthermore or on the other hand.">once again</a> <a href="/greek/2080.htm" title="2080: esō (Adv) -- Within, inside, with verbs either of rest or of motion; prep: within, to within, inside. From eis; inside.">inside</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tōn (Art-GFP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">with the</a> <a href="/greek/2374.htm" title="2374: thyrōn (N-GFP) -- (a) a door, (b) met: an opportunity. Apparently a primary word; a portal or entrance.">doors</a> <a href="/greek/2808.htm" title="2808: kekleismenōn (V-RPM/P-GFP) -- To shut, shut up. A primary verb; to close.">locked,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/2381.htm" title="2381: Thōmas (N-NMS) -- Thomas, also called Didymus, one of the Twelve. Of Chaldee origin; the twin; Thomas, a Christian.">Thomas</a> <a href="/greek/3326.htm" title="3326: met’ (Prep) -- (a) gen: with, in company with, (b) acc: (1) behind, beyond, after, of place, (2) after, of time, with nouns, neut. of adjectives. ">was with</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autōn (PPro-GM3P) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">them.</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2424.htm" title="2424: Iēsous (N-NMS) -- Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites.">Jesus</a> <a href="/greek/2064.htm" title="2064: erchetai (V-PIM/P-3S) -- To come, go. ">came</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/2476.htm" title="2476: estē (V-AIA-3S) -- A prolonged form of a primary stao stah'-o; to stand, used in various applications.">stood</a> <a href="/greek/1519.htm" title="1519: eis (Prep) -- A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases."></a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: to (Art-ANS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/3319.htm" title="3319: meson (Adj-ANS) -- Middle, in the middle, between, in the midst of. From meta; middle (neuter) noun).">among them</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/2036.htm" title="2036: eipen (V-AIA-3S) -- Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say.">said,</a> <a href="/greek/1515.htm" title="1515: Eirēnē (N-NFS) -- Probably from a primary verb eiro; peace; by implication, prosperity.">“Peace be</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: hymin (PPro-D2P) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">with you.” </a> 27Then 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.”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/john/14-27.htm">John 14:27</a> Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled; do not be afraid. <a href="/john/16-33.htm">John 16:33</a> I have told you these things so that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take courage; I have overcome the world!” <a href="/luke/24-36.htm">Luke 24:36</a> While they were describing these events, Jesus Himself stood among them and said, “Peace be with you.” <a href="/matthew/28-9.htm">Matthew 28:9-10</a> Suddenly Jesus met them and said, “Greetings!” They came to Him, grasped His feet, and worshiped Him. / “Do not be afraid,” said Jesus. “Go and tell My brothers to go to Galilee. There they will see Me.” <a href="/mark/16-14.htm">Mark 16:14</a> Later, as they were eating, Jesus appeared to the Eleven and rebuked them for their unbelief and hardness of heart, because they did not believe those who had seen Him after He had risen. <a href="/acts/1-3.htm">Acts 1:3</a> After His suffering, He presented Himself to them with many convincing proofs that He was alive. He appeared to them over a span of forty days and spoke about the kingdom of God. <a href="/1_corinthians/15-5.htm">1 Corinthians 15:5</a> and that He appeared to Cephas and then to the Twelve. <a href="/revelation/1-17.htm">Revelation 1:17-18</a> When I saw Him, I fell at His feet like a dead man. But He placed His right hand on me and said, “Do not be afraid. I am the First and the Last, / the Living One. I was dead, and behold, now I am alive forever and ever! And I hold the keys of Death and of Hades. <a href="/hebrews/13-5.htm">Hebrews 13:5</a> Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, for God has said: “Never will I leave you, never will I forsake you.” <a href="/romans/5-1.htm">Romans 5:1</a> Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, <a href="/philippians/4-7.htm">Philippians 4:7</a> And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. <a href="/isaiah/26-3.htm">Isaiah 26:3</a> You will keep in perfect peace the steadfast of mind, because he trusts in You. <a href="/isaiah/41-10.htm">Isaiah 41:10</a> Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand. <a href="/isaiah/9-6.htm">Isaiah 9:6</a> For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given, and the government will be upon His shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. <a href="/psalms/29-11.htm">Psalm 29:11</a> The LORD gives His people strength; the LORD blesses His people with peace.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And after eight days again his disciples were within, and Thomas with them: then came Jesus, the doors being shut, and stood in the middle, and said, Peace be to you.eight.<a href="/john/20-19.htm">John 20:19</a> Then the same day at evening, being the first day of the week, when the doors were shut where the disciples were assembled for fear of the Jews, came Jesus and stood in the midst, and saith unto them, Peace be unto you.<a href="/matthew/17-1.htm">Matthew 17:1</a> And after six days Jesus taketh Peter, James, and John his brother, and bringeth them up into an high mountain apart,<a href="/luke/9-28.htm">Luke 9:28</a> And it came to pass about an eight days after these sayings, he took Peter and John and James, and went up into a mountain to pray.Thomas.<a href="/john/20-24.htm">John 20:24</a> But Thomas, one of the twelve, called Didymus, was not with them when Jesus came.Peace.<a href="/john/20-19.htm">John 20:19</a> Then the same day at evening, being the first day of the week, when the doors were shut where the disciples were assembled for fear of the Jews, came Jesus and stood in the midst, and saith unto them, Peace be unto you.<a href="/isaiah/26-12.htm">Isaiah 26:12</a> LORD, thou wilt ordain peace for us: for thou also hast wrought all our works in us.<a href="/isaiah/27-5.htm">Isaiah 27:5</a> Or let him take hold of my strength, that he may make peace with me; and he shall make peace with me.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/john/20-25.htm">Disciples</a> <a href="/john/20-19.htm">Doors</a> <a href="/john/6-7.htm">Eight</a> <a href="/john/20-19.htm">House</a> <a href="/john/20-8.htm">Inside</a> <a href="/john/20-24.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/john/20-19.htm">Locked</a> <a href="/john/19-18.htm">Middle</a> <a href="/john/20-19.htm">Midst</a> <a href="/john/20-21.htm">Peace</a> <a href="/john/20-19.htm">Shut</a> <a href="/john/20-19.htm">Stood</a> <a href="/john/20-24.htm">Thomas</a> <a href="/john/20-19.htm">Week</a> <a href="/john/17-13.htm">Within</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/john/20-30.htm">Disciples</a> <a href="/acts/5-19.htm">Doors</a> <a href="/acts/7-8.htm">Eight</a> <a href="/acts/1-20.htm">House</a> <a href="/acts/5-23.htm">Inside</a> <a href="/john/20-29.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/acts/5-23.htm">Locked</a> <a href="/acts/4-7.htm">Middle</a> <a href="/acts/1-15.htm">Midst</a> <a href="/acts/7-26.htm">Peace</a> <a href="/acts/1-25.htm">Shut</a> <a href="/john/21-4.htm">Stood</a> <a href="/john/20-27.htm">Thomas</a> <a href="/acts/20-6.htm">Week</a> <a href="/acts/1-7.htm">Within</a><div class="vheading2">John 20</div>1. <a href="/john/20-1.htm">Mary comes to the tomb;</a> 3. <a href="/john/20-3.htm">so do Peter and John, ignorant of the resurrection.</a> 11. <a href="/john/20-11.htm">Jesus appears to Mary Magdalene,</a> 19. <a href="/john/20-19.htm">and to his disciples.</a> 24. <a href="/john/20-24.htm">The incredulity and confession of Thomas.</a> 30. <a href="/john/20-30.htm">The Scripture is sufficient to salvation.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/john/20.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/john/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/john/20.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>Eight days later This phrase indicates the passage of time since Jesus' first appearance to the disciples after His resurrection. In Jewish reckoning, "eight days" includes the starting day, making it a week later, on the following Sunday. This timing emphasizes the importance of the first day of the week in early Christian worship, reflecting the resurrection's significance.His disciples were once again inside The disciples are gathered indoors, likely in the same upper room where they had previously met. This setting suggests a place of safety and fellowship, as they were still processing the events of Jesus' death and resurrection. The gathering of the disciples highlights the early formation of the Christian community.with the doors locked The locked doors indicate the disciples' fear of persecution from Jewish authorities, as they were followers of Jesus, who had been crucified. This detail underscores the tension and danger faced by the early Christians and sets the stage for the miraculous nature of Jesus' appearance.and Thomas was with them Thomas, also known as Didymus, was absent during Jesus' first post-resurrection appearance. His presence here is significant because he had expressed doubt about Jesus' resurrection, insisting on physical proof. This sets up the narrative for Jesus addressing Thomas' skepticism directly.Jesus came and stood among them Despite the locked doors, Jesus' sudden appearance demonstrates His glorified, resurrected body, which transcends physical barriers. This miraculous entry reinforces His divine nature and the reality of His resurrection, providing comfort and assurance to the disciples.and said, “Peace be with you.” Jesus' greeting of peace, "Shalom," is both a traditional Jewish salutation and a profound declaration of the peace He brings through His victory over sin and death. This peace is a fulfillment of His promise in <a href="/john/14-27.htm">John 14:27</a> and serves to calm the disciples' fears, offering them spiritual and emotional reassurance.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jesus.htm">Jesus</a> The resurrected Christ who appears to His disciples, demonstrating His divine nature and authority over life and death. 2. <a href="/topical/t/thomas.htm">Thomas</a> One of the twelve disciples, also known as "Doubting Thomas," who previously expressed skepticism about Jesus' resurrection until he could see and touch Jesus' wounds. 3. <a href="/topical/d/disciples.htm">Disciples</a> The group of Jesus' followers who were gathered together, still processing the events of Jesus' crucifixion and resurrection. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_upper_room.htm">The Upper Room</a> The location where the disciples were gathered with the doors locked, symbolizing their fear and uncertainty. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_event_of_jesus'_appearance.htm">The Event of Jesus' Appearance</a> Jesus' miraculous entry into the locked room, emphasizing His resurrected body's supernatural qualities and His message of peace.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_community.htm">The Importance of Community</a> The disciples were gathered together, emphasizing the importance of fellowship and support among believers, especially in times of doubt and fear. <a href="/topical/j/jesus'_peace_transcends_circumstances.htm">Jesus' Peace Transcends Circumstances</a> Despite the locked doors and the disciples' fear, Jesus' presence brings peace, illustrating that His peace is not dependent on external circumstances. <a href="/topical/f/faith_and_doubt.htm">Faith and Doubt</a> Thomas' initial doubt and subsequent belief highlight the journey of faith, encouraging believers to bring their doubts to Jesus and seek His truth. <a href="/topical/t/the_reality_of_the_resurrection.htm">The Reality of the Resurrection</a> Jesus' physical appearance to the disciples confirms the reality of His resurrection, which is foundational to Christian faith and hope. <a href="/topical/c/christ's_presence_in_our_lives.htm">Christ's Presence in Our Lives</a> Jesus' ability to enter the locked room symbolizes His ability to enter into the closed areas of our lives, offering peace and transformation.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_john_20.htm">Top 10 Lessons from John 20</a> <a href="/q/what_supports_jesus's_resurrection.htm">What evidence supports Jesus Christ's resurrection?</a> <a href="/q/how_does_psalm_77_14_claim_miracles.htm">How can Psalm 77:14 claim miraculous deeds without any scientific or archaeological evidence to confirm them? </a> <a href="/q/how_does_resurrection_fit_with_science.htm">Luke 24:1–12: How can a physically resurrected body be reconciled with modern scientific understanding of death and decay? </a> <a href="/q/why_no_record_of_peter's_vision_site.htm">Why is there no archaeological or historical record confirming the exact location or the nature of Peter’s vision (Acts 11)? </a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/john/20.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(26) And after eight days again his disciples were within.--That is, on the octave of the first appearance to them; as we should now say, on the first Sunday after Easter. There is no reason for thinking that they had not met together during the interval, and that their meeting was a special observance of the Lord's Day. At the same time this appearance on the recurrence of the first day of the week would take its place among the steps by which the disciples passed from the observance of the Jewish Sabbath to that of the Christian Sunday.The place is obviously the same as that of the first appearance, and the doors are shut for the same reason. (Comp. Note on <a href="/john/20-19.htm" title="Then the same day at evening, being the first day of the week, when the doors were shut where the disciples were assembled for fear of the Jews, came Jesus and stood in the middle, and said to them, Peace be to you.">John 20:19</a>.)The repetition of the greeting, "Peace be unto you," is partly the natural salutation as He appears to them, but now indeed full of a new meaning, which the thoughts of the week must have written upon their hearts, and partly, it may be, is specially intended to include Thomas, who was not present when it was spoken before.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/john/20.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 26. - And after eight days - i.e. after the Passover week was over, during which the disciples were pondering the new revelations of the Easter Day, and becoming more able to understand the meaning of a spiritual presence - to understand what the real "touching" of the risen Lord meant - again his disciples were within the same or a similar abode referred to in ver. 19. Some have urged that this manifestation occurred in Galilee, whither the disciples had been directed to journey to receive the most convincing proofs of his power and presence. There is no evidence of this at all, and the form of expression corresponds so closely with the description of the conditions of the first meeting, that we cannot accept the suggestion of Olshausen and others. Some have urged that this is the beginning of the celebration of the Resurrection-day - the sanctification of the first day of the week. Such a conclusion cannot be positively asserted. "Eight days" having fully elapsed might bring them to the evening of the second day of the second week. The expression, "seven days," is unquestionably used for a week in the Old Testament, though Luke (<a href="/luke/9-28.htm">Luke 9:28</a>) seems to use the expression, "about eight days," for a well-known division of time, probably "from sabbath to sabbath;" and from the Jewish way of reckoning the beginning of a day on the sunset of the preceding day, we might reckon that, from the middle of the first Sunday to the evening of the second, the period would include parts of eight days. There is nothing, therefore, to prevent the calculation of parts of eight days from the great events of Easter Day as a whole to the evening of the second Sunday. And though, as Meyer says, there is nothing indicative of any consecration of the first day of the week, it is obviously calculated to explain the custom which so rapidly sprang up in the Christian community. Nor is it without interest that John, in the Apocalypse, described himself as receiving his first great vision on "the Lord's day." And Thomas was with them. He had not broken with the disciples, even if he could not accept their unanimous testimony. He was now, at least, sharing their excitement, and perhaps their hope, and many in addition to the eleven disciples were striving to realize with them the new condition of things, even their common relation to an invisible and triumphant Lord. The Gospel of Matthew and the undisputed portion of <a href="/mark/16.htm">Mark 16</a>. describe no appearance to the apostles in Jerusalem, and consequently the opponents of the Fourth Gospel have commented on the apostles' cowardly flight from Jerusalem, and on the unhistoric character of the two appearances to them in the metropolis. The fact is that there is no indication of flight in the synoptists, and the Fourth Gospel throws light on the return to Galilee in <a href="/john/21.htm">John 21</a>. (see Weiss, 'Life of Jesus,' vol. 3:403, 404). Matthew gives rather a summary of the appearances of forty days (<a href="/acts/1-3.htm">Acts 1:3</a>), in an event to which probably St. Paul refers (<a href="/1_corinthians/15-6.htm">1 Corinthians 15:6</a>). When the doors had been shut (observe here and in ver. 19 the perfect passive participle), Jesus cometh, and stood in the midst, and said (once more, as he saw their natural perturbation; for do not men always shrink from manifestation of pure spirit or spiritual body?), Peace be unto you (see notes on vers. 19, 20). The repetition of the appearance at a similar hour and place confirmed and intensified their previous experience. If doubts had crept into any minds, the rectification of the first impression would be secured, and a Divine joy once more surcharge their minds. <a href="/commentaries/john/20-26.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>Eight ὀκτὼ (oktō) Adjective - Accusative Feminine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3638.htm">Strong's 3638: </a> Eight. A primary numeral; 'eight'. days ἡμέρας (hēmeras) Noun - Accusative Feminine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2250.htm">Strong's 2250: </a> A day, the period from sunrise to sunset. later, μεθ’ (meth’) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_3326.htm">Strong's 3326: </a> (a) gen: with, in company with, (b) acc: (1) behind, beyond, after, of place, (2) after, of time, with nouns, neut. of adjectives. His αὐτοῦ (autou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. disciples μαθηταὶ (mathētai) Noun - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3101.htm">Strong's 3101: </a> A learner, disciple, pupil. From manthano; a learner, i.e. Pupil. were ἦσαν (ēsan) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. once again πάλιν (palin) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_3825.htm">Strong's 3825: </a> Probably from the same as pale; anew, i.e. back, once more, or furthermore or on the other hand. inside ἔσω (esō) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_2080.htm">Strong's 2080: </a> Within, inside, with verbs either of rest or of motion; prep: within, to within, inside. From eis; inside. [with] the τῶν (tōn) Article - Genitive Feminine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. doors θυρῶν (thyrōn) Noun - Genitive Feminine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2374.htm">Strong's 2374: </a> (a) a door, (b) met: an opportunity. Apparently a primary word; a portal or entrance. locked, κεκλεισμένων (kekleismenōn) Verb - Perfect Participle Middle or Passive - Genitive Feminine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2808.htm">Strong's 2808: </a> To shut, shut up. A primary verb; to close. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. Thomas Θωμᾶς (Thōmas) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2381.htm">Strong's 2381: </a> Thomas, also called Didymus, one of the Twelve. Of Chaldee origin; the twin; Thomas, a Christian. [was] with μετ’ (met’) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_3326.htm">Strong's 3326: </a> (a) gen: with, in company with, (b) acc: (1) behind, beyond, after, of place, (2) after, of time, with nouns, neut. of adjectives. them. αὐτῶν (autōn) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. Jesus Ἰησοῦς (Iēsous) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2424.htm">Strong's 2424: </a> Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites. came ἔρχεται (erchetai) Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2064.htm">Strong's 2064: </a> To come, go. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. stood ἔστη (estē) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2476.htm">Strong's 2476: </a> A prolonged form of a primary stao stah'-o; to stand, used in various applications. among them μέσον (meson) Adjective - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3319.htm">Strong's 3319: </a> Middle, in the middle, between, in the midst of. From meta; middle (neuter) noun). and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. said, εἶπεν (eipen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2036.htm">Strong's 2036: </a> Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say. ?Peace [be] Εἰρήνη (Eirēnē) Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1515.htm">Strong's 1515: </a> Probably from a primary verb eiro; peace; by implication, prosperity. with you.? ὑμῖν (hymin) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. 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