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The disciples were overjoyed when they saw the Lord. <a href="/nlt/john/20.htm">New Living Translation</a> As he spoke, he showed them the wounds in his hands and his side. They were filled with joy when they saw the Lord! <a href="/esv/john/20.htm">English Standard Version</a> When he had said this, he showed them his hands and his side. Then the disciples were glad when they saw the Lord. <a href="/bsb/john/20.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> After He had said this, He showed them His hands and His side. The disciples rejoiced when they saw the Lord. <a href="/blb/john/20.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And having said this, He showed them both His hands and His side. Then the disciples rejoiced, having seen the Lord. <a href="/kjv/john/20.htm">King James Bible</a> And when he had so said, he shewed unto them his hands and his side. Then were the disciples glad, when they saw the Lord. <a href="/nkjv/john/20.htm">New King James Version</a> When He had said this, He showed them His hands and His side. Then the disciples were glad when they saw the Lord. <a href="/nasb_/john/20.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> And when He had said this, He showed them both His hands and His side. The disciples then rejoiced when they saw the Lord. <a href="/nasb/john/20.htm">NASB 1995</a> And when He had said this, He showed them both His hands and His side. The disciples then rejoiced when they saw the Lord. <a href="/nasb77/john/20.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And when He had said this, He showed them both His hands and His side. The disciples therefore rejoiced when they saw the Lord. <a href="/lsb/john/20.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And when He had said this, He showed them both His hands and His side. The disciples then rejoiced when they saw the Lord. <a href="/amp/john/20.htm">Amplified Bible</a> After He said this, He showed them His hands and His side. When the disciples saw the Lord, they were filled with great joy. <a href="/csb/john/20.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Having said this, he showed them his hands and his side. So the disciples rejoiced when they saw the Lord. <a href="/hcsb/john/20.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Having said this, He showed them His hands and His side. So the disciples rejoiced when they saw the Lord. <a href="/asv/john/20.htm">American Standard Version</a> And when he had said this, he showed unto them his hands and his side. The disciples therefore were glad, when they saw the Lord. <a href="/cev/john/20.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> and showed them his hands and his side. When the disciples saw the Lord, they became very happy. <a href="/erv/john/20.htm">English Revised Version</a> And when he had said this, he shewed unto them his hands and his side. The disciples therefore were glad, when they saw the Lord. <a href="/gwt/john/20.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> When he said this, he showed them his hands and his side. The disciples were glad to see the Lord. <a href="/gnt/john/20.htm">Good News Translation</a> After saying this, he showed them his hands and his side. The disciples were filled with joy at seeing the Lord. <a href="/isv/john/20.htm">International Standard Version</a> After saying this, he showed them his hands and his side, and when they saw the Lord, the disciples were overjoyed. <a href="/net/john/20.htm">NET Bible</a> When he had said this, he showed them his hands and his side. Then the disciples rejoiced when they saw the Lord. <a href="/nheb/john/20.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> When he had said this, he showed them his hands and his side. The disciples therefore were glad when they saw the Lord. <a href="/wbt/john/20.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And when he had so said, he showed to them his hands and his side. Then were the disciples glad when they saw the Lord. <a href="/wey/john/20.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Having said this He showed them His hands and also His side; and the disciples were filled with joy at seeing the Master.<div class="vheading2">Majority Text Translations</div><a href="/msb/john/20.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> After He had said this, He showed them His hands and His side. The disciples rejoiced when they saw the Lord. <a href="/web/john/20.htm">World English Bible</a> When he had said this, he showed them his hands and his side. The disciples therefore were glad when they saw the Lord. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/john/20.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and having said this, He showed them His hands and side; the disciples, therefore, rejoiced, having seen the LORD. <a href="/blb/john/20.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And having said this, He showed them both His hands and His side. Then the disciples rejoiced, having seen the Lord. <a href="/ylt/john/20.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and this having said, he shewed them his hands and side; the disciples, therefore, rejoiced, having seen the Lord. <a href="/slt/john/20.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And having said this, he showed them his hands, and his side. Then the disciples rejoiced, having seen the Lord.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/john/20.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And when he had said this, he shewed them his hands and his side. The disciples therefore were glad, when they saw the Lord. <a href="/cpdv/john/20.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And when he had said this, he showed them his hands and side. And the disciples were gladdened when they saw the Lord. <a href="/nabre/john/20.htm">New American Bible</a> When he had said this, he showed them his hands and his side. The disciples rejoiced when they saw the Lord. <a href="/nrsvce/john/20.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> After he said this, he showed them his hands and his side. Then the disciples rejoiced when they saw the Lord.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/john/20.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> He said this, and then he showed them his hands and his side. The disciples rejoiced when they saw our Lord. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/john/20.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> He said this and he showed them his hands and his side and the disciples rejoiced because they saw Our Lord.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/john/20.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And having said this, he showed them his hands and his side. Then the disciples rejoiced, when they saw the Lord. <a href="/godbey/john/20.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And saying this, He shewed them His hands and His side. Then the disciples rejoiced, seeing the Lord. <a href="/haweis/john/20.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> And thus speaking, he shewed them his hands and his side. Then were the disciples glad when they saw the Lord. <a href="/mace/john/20.htm">Mace New Testament</a> and when he had so said, he show'd them his hands and his side, the disciples were therefore extremely glad when they saw it was the Lord. <a href="/wey/john/20.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Having said this He showed them His hands and also His side; and the disciples were filled with joy at seeing the Master. <a href="/worrell/john/20.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And, having said this, He showed them both His hands and His side. The disciples, therefore, rejoiced, when they saw the Lord. <a href="/worsley/john/20.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> And when He had said this, He shewed them his hands and his side. The disciples therefore rejoiced when they saw the Lord. <a href="/parallel/john/20-20.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=7201" 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 the Disciples</a> 19It was the first day of the week, and that very evening, while the disciples were together with the doors locked for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them. “Peace be with you!” He said to them. 20<a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">After</a> <a href="/greek/2036.htm" title="2036: eipōn (V-APA-NMS) -- Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say.">He had said</a> <a href="/greek/3778.htm" title="3778: touto (DPro-ANS) -- This; he, she, it. ">this,</a> <a href="/greek/1166.htm" title="1166: edeixen (V-AIA-3S) -- A prolonged form of an obsolete primary of the same meaning; to show.">He showed</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autois (PPro-DM3P) -- 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/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tas (Art-AFP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">His</a> <a href="/greek/5495.htm" title="5495: cheiras (N-AFP) -- A hand. ">hands</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēn (Art-AFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">His</a> <a href="/greek/4125.htm" title="4125: pleuran (N-AFS) -- The side of the body. Of uncertain affinity; a rib, i.e. side.">side.</a> <a href="/greek/3767.htm" title="3767: oun (Conj) -- Therefore, then. Apparently a primary word; certainly, or accordingly."></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.">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/5463.htm" title="5463: Echarēsan (V-AIP-3P) -- A primary verb; to be cheer ful, i.e. Calmly happy or well-off; impersonally, especially as salutation, be well.">rejoiced</a> <a href="/greek/3708.htm" title="3708: idontes (V-APA-NMP) -- Properly, to stare at, i.e. to discern clearly; by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear.">when they saw</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ton (Art-AMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/2962.htm" title="2962: Kyrion (N-AMS) -- Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master.">Lord.</a> 21Again Jesus said to them, “Peace be with you. As the Father has sent Me, so also I am sending you.”…<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="/luke/24-39.htm">Luke 24:39-40</a> Look at My hands and My feet. It is I Myself. Touch Me and see—for a spirit does not have flesh and bones, as you see I have.” / And when He had said this, He showed them His hands and feet. <a href="/matthew/28-9.htm">Matthew 28:9</a> Suddenly Jesus met them and said, “Greetings!” They came to Him, grasped His feet, and worshiped Him. <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="/luke/24-36.htm">Luke 24:36-37</a> While they were describing these events, Jesus Himself stood among them and said, “Peace be with you.” / But they were startled and frightened, thinking they had seen a spirit. <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="/john/16-22.htm">John 16:22</a> So also you have sorrow now, but I will see you again and your hearts will rejoice, and no one will take away your joy. <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="/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_john/1-1.htm">1 John 1:1-2</a> That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our own eyes, which we have gazed upon and touched with our own hands—this is the Word of life. / And this is the life that was revealed; we have seen it and testified to it, and we proclaim to you the eternal life that was with the Father and was revealed to us. <a href="/john/19-34.htm">John 19:34</a> Instead, one of the soldiers pierced His side with a spear, and immediately blood and water flowed out. <a href="/john/21-7.htm">John 21:7</a> Then the disciple whom Jesus loved said to Peter, “It is the Lord!” As soon as Simon Peter heard that it was the Lord, he put on his outer garment (for he had removed it) and jumped into the sea. <a href="/john/1-14.htm">John 1:14</a> The Word became flesh and made His dwelling among us. We have seen His glory, the glory of the one and only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth. <a href="/isaiah/53-5.htm">Isaiah 53:5</a> But He was pierced for our transgressions, He was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was upon Him, and by His stripes we are healed. <a href="/zechariah/12-10.htm">Zechariah 12:10</a> Then I will pour out on the house of David and on the people of Jerusalem a spirit of grace and prayer, and they will look on Me, the One they have pierced. They will mourn for Him as one mourns for an only child, and grieve bitterly for Him as one grieves for a firstborn son. <a href="/psalms/22-16.htm">Psalm 22:16</a> For dogs surround me; a band of evil men encircles me; they have pierced my hands and feet.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And when he had so said, he showed to them his hands and his side. Then were the disciples glad, when they saw the LORD.he shewed.<a href="/john/20-27.htm">John 20:27</a> Then saith he to Thomas, Reach hither thy finger, and behold my hands; and reach hither thy hand, and thrust it into my side: and be not faithless, but believing.<a href="/luke/24-39.htm">Luke 24:39,40</a> Behold my hands and my feet, that it is I myself: handle me, and see; for a spirit hath not flesh and bones, as ye see me have… <a href="/1_john/1-1.htm">1 John 1:1</a> That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked upon, and our hands have handled, of the Word of life;Then.<a href="/john/16-22.htm">John 16:22</a> And ye now therefore have sorrow: but I will see you again, and your heart shall rejoice, and your joy no man taketh from you.<a href="/isaiah/25-8.htm">Isaiah 25:8,9</a> He will swallow up death in victory; and the Lord GOD will wipe away tears from off all faces; and the rebuke of his people shall he take away from off all the earth: for the LORD hath spoken it… <a href="/matthew/28-8.htm">Matthew 28:8</a> And they departed quickly from the sepulchre with fear and great joy; and did run to bring his disciples word.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/john/20-19.htm">Disciples</a> <a href="/john/19-29.htm">Filled</a> <a href="/john/16-22.htm">Glad</a> <a href="/john/19-3.htm">Hands</a> <a href="/john/17-13.htm">Joy</a> <a href="/john/20-18.htm">Master</a> <a href="/matthew/2-10.htm">Overjoyed</a> <a href="/john/14-28.htm">Rejoiced</a> <a href="/john/10-32.htm">Shewed</a> <a href="/john/13-1.htm">Showed</a> <a href="/john/19-34.htm">Side</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/john/20-24.htm">Disciples</a> <a href="/acts/2-2.htm">Filled</a> <a href="/acts/2-26.htm">Glad</a> <a href="/john/20-25.htm">Hands</a> <a href="/acts/2-26.htm">Joy</a> <a href="/john/20-25.htm">Master</a> <a href="/acts/12-14.htm">Overjoyed</a> <a href="/acts/2-26.htm">Rejoiced</a> <a href="/john/21-1.htm">Shewed</a> <a href="/john/21-1.htm">Showed</a> <a href="/john/20-25.htm">Side</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>After He had said this This phrase refers to the preceding words of Jesus, where He offers peace to His disciples. This is significant as it follows His resurrection, a pivotal event in Christian theology. The context is the evening of the first day of the week, symbolizing a new beginning and fulfillment of Jesus' promise of peace and victory over death. The setting is a locked room, indicating the disciples' fear of the Jewish leaders, which underscores the transformative power of Jesus' presence.He showed them His hands and His side By showing His hands and side, Jesus provides physical evidence of His crucifixion and resurrection. This act serves as a confirmation of His identity and the reality of His bodily resurrection, countering any doubts the disciples might have had. The wounds are a testament to His sacrifice and fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies, such as <a href="/isaiah/53.htm">Isaiah 53</a>, which speaks of the suffering servant. This moment also prefigures the later encounter with Thomas, emphasizing the importance of faith and belief in the risen Christ.The disciples rejoiced The disciples' joy is a fulfillment of Jesus' promise in <a href="/john/16-22.htm">John 16:22</a>, where He assures them that their sorrow will turn to joy. This joy is not just emotional but is deeply rooted in the realization of Jesus' victory over death and the hope of eternal life. It marks a turning point from fear to faith, from despair to hope, and from confusion to understanding of Jesus' mission and the coming empowerment by the Holy Spirit.when they saw the Lord Seeing the Lord is a profound moment of recognition and revelation. It confirms Jesus' identity as the risen Messiah and Lord, affirming His divine nature and authority. This encounter transforms the disciples, preparing them for their mission to spread the Gospel. It echoes the theme of sight and belief found throughout John's Gospel, where seeing Jesus leads to a deeper understanding and faith. This moment also connects to the broader biblical narrative of God revealing Himself to His people, as seen in theophanies throughout the Old Testament.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jesus_christ.htm">Jesus Christ</a> The central figure of this passage, Jesus has risen from the dead and is appearing to His disciples, demonstrating His victory over death. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_disciples.htm">The Disciples</a> The followers of Jesus who are gathered together, likely in a state of fear and confusion after the crucifixion, now experiencing joy upon seeing the risen Lord. 3. <a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a> The city where these events take place, significant as the location of Jesus' crucifixion and resurrection. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_resurrection.htm">The Resurrection</a> The pivotal event of Christianity, where Jesus rises from the dead, confirming His divinity and the truth of His teachings. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_upper_room.htm">The Upper Room</a> The likely setting for this appearance, a place of gathering and refuge for the disciples after Jesus' crucifixion.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_reality_of_the_resurrection.htm">The Reality of the Resurrection</a> Jesus' physical appearance and the showing of His wounds confirm the bodily resurrection, a cornerstone of Christian faith. <a href="/topical/j/joy_in_the_presence_of_the_lord.htm">Joy in the Presence of the Lord</a> The disciples' transition from fear to joy upon seeing Jesus highlights the transformative power of His presence in our lives. <a href="/topical/f/faith_and_evidence.htm">Faith and Evidence</a> Jesus provides tangible evidence of His resurrection, encouraging believers to have faith grounded in truth. <a href="/topical/p/peace_in_troubled_times.htm">Peace in Troubled Times</a> Just as Jesus brought peace to His disciples in their fear, He offers peace to us in our own times of trouble. <a href="/topical/t/the_commissioning_of_believers.htm">The Commissioning of Believers</a> This appearance sets the stage for the Great Commission, where believers are called to spread the message of the risen Christ.<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_does_doubting_thomas_teach.htm">What lessons does the story of Doubting Thomas teach?</a> <a href="/q/is_your_heart_ready_for_the_lord's_return.htm">Are your hearts firmly established for the Lord's coming?</a> <a href="/q/how_does_narnia_mirror_the_bible.htm">How does Narnia reflect biblical themes and teachings?</a> <a href="/q/does_laughter_bring_joy_to_the_heart.htm">Does laughter bring joy to the heart?</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>(20) He shewed unto them his hands and his side.--In St. Luke's account (<a href="/luke/24-39.htm" title="Behold my hands and my feet, that it is I myself: handle me, and see; for a spirit has not flesh and bones, as you see me have.">Luke 24:39</a>) we have "hands and feet." The piercing of the side is related by St. John only. (Comp. <a href="/context/john/20-25.htm" title="The other disciples therefore said to him, We have seen the LORD. But he said to them, Except I shall see in his hands the print of the nails, and put my finger into the print of the nails, and thrust my hand into his side, I will not believe.">John 20:25-27</a>.)Then were the disciples glad, when they saw the Lord.--Better, the disciples therefore were glad . . . Their joy arose from the proof of corporeal identity which He had given them in the wounds. Their first impression was that they saw a spirit, and they were afraid, but the conviction that it was indeed the Lord, filled them with joy. (Comp. <a href="/context/john/6-19.htm" title="So when they had rowed about five and twenty or thirty furlongs, they see Jesus walking on the sea, and drawing near to the ship: and they were afraid.">John 6:19-21</a>, and <a href="/luke/24-37.htm" title="But they were terrified and affrighted, and supposed that they had seen a spirit.">Luke 24:37</a>; <a href="/luke/24-41.htm" title="And while they yet believed not for joy, and wondered, he said to them, Have you here any meat?">Luke 24:41</a>.) . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/john/20.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 20. - When he had said this - i.e. when he had uttered all that was involved in his Divine salutation - he showed them his hands and his side. Luke says "his hands and his feet;" John calls attention to the special wound in his sacred side, the making of which he had so closely described and verified (<a href="/john/19-33.htm">John 19:33-35</a>). Igor was this vision of the Lord restricted to the ocular testimony, to the bare fact of the Resurrection, but it was a solemn assurance that he, though risen, had died for them. He is the Living One that was dead, and is alive for evermore. He is in the midst of the throne, a Lamb as it had been slain. In his greatest glory neither does he nor can his people forget his sacrificial death. "He showed them his hands and his side." Some have argued, from John's silence about his" feet," that he intended to correct a general impression which the synoptic narrative had produced, viz. that our Lord's feet had been nailed to the cross. There is no reason whatever for any such hypothesis. The evangelist simply emphasizes the ghastly proof of his Lord's actual death, with its supernatural accompaniments, as a more vivid evidence of identity than the piercing of the feet: moreover, it was a fact to which he had borne special testimony. Some conception is given in both the Gospels of the marks and vestiges of the earthly pilgrimage which will survive death and pass on into the eternal world. The disciples, therefore, were glad when they saw the Lord. In <a href="/luke/24-41.htm">Luke 24:41</a> we read that they were incredulous from the excess of their joy, and surcharged with wonder. In the bewilderment of their rapture he added to their assurance, and transformed their joy into faith by publicly and before them all participating in food. Extreme dejection is transformed into triumphant conviction of the truth. A new revelation had been made to them of the very nature of life, while the veil that had from the beginning of time concealed the abode of the blessed dead, had at length been rent in twain. They heard, they saw, they handled, the Word of life. They felt that in their Lord they too were now at home in both worlds. Their fellowship was with the Father and his Son Jesus Christ. <a href="/commentaries/john/20-20.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>[After] καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. He had said εἰπὼν (eipōn) Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2036.htm">Strong's 2036: </a> Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say. this, τοῦτο (touto) Demonstrative Pronoun - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3778.htm">Strong's 3778: </a> This; he, she, it. He showed ἔδειξεν (edeixen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1166.htm">Strong's 1166: </a> A prolonged form of an obsolete primary of the same meaning; to show. them αὐτοῖς (autois) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 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. His τὰς (tas) Article - Accusative 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. hands χεῖρας (cheiras) Noun - Accusative Feminine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_5495.htm">Strong's 5495: </a> A hand. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. His τὴν (tēn) Article - Accusative Feminine Singular <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. side. πλευρὰν (pleuran) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4125.htm">Strong's 4125: </a> The side of the body. Of uncertain affinity; a rib, i.e. side. The οἱ (hoi) Article - Nominative Masculine 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. 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. rejoiced Ἐχάρησαν (Echarēsan) Verb - Aorist Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_5463.htm">Strong's 5463: </a> A primary verb; to be 'cheer'ful, i.e. Calmly happy or well-off; impersonally, especially as salutation, be well. when they saw ἰδόντες (idontes) Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3708.htm">Strong's 3708: </a> Properly, to stare at, i.e. to discern clearly; by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear. the τὸν (ton) Article - Accusative Masculine Singular <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. Lord. Κύριον (Kyrion) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2962.htm">Strong's 2962: </a> Lord, master, sir; the Lord. 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