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Suddenly, Jesus was standing there among them! “Peace be with you,” he said. <a href="/esv/john/20.htm">English Standard Version</a> On the evening of that day, the first day of the week, the doors being locked where the disciples were for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said to them, “Peace be with you.” <a href="/bsb/john/20.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> It 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. <a href="/blb/john/20.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Therefore it being evening the same day, the first of the week, and the doors where the disciples were having been shut through the fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood in the midst, and He says to them, "Peace to you." <a href="/kjv/john/20.htm">King James Bible</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="/nkjv/john/20.htm">New King James Version</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, Jesus came and stood in the midst, and said to them, “Peace be with you.” <a href="/nasb_/john/20.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Now when it was evening on that day, the first day of the week, and when the doors were shut where the disciples were together due to fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood in their midst, and said to them, “Peace be to you.” <a href="/nasb/john/20.htm">NASB 1995</a> So when it was evening on that day, the first day of the week, and when the doors were shut where the disciples were, for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood in their midst and said to them, &#8220Peace be with you.&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/john/20.htm">NASB 1977 </a> When therefore it was evening, on that day, the first day of the week, and when the doors were shut where the disciples were, for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood in their midst, and said to them, “Peace be with you.” <a href="/lsb/john/20.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> So while it was evening on that day, the first day of the week, and while the doors were shut where the disciples were, for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood in their midst and said to them, “Peace be with you.” <a href="/amp/john/20.htm">Amplified Bible</a> So when it was evening on that same day, the first day of the week, though the disciples were [meeting] behind barred doors for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them, and said, “Peace to you.” <a href="/csb/john/20.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> When it was evening on that first day of the week, the disciples were gathered together with the doors locked because they feared the Jews. Jesus came, stood among them, and said to them, “Peace be with you.” <a href="/hcsb/john/20.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> In the evening of that first day of the week, the disciples were gathered together with the doors locked because of their fear of the Jews. Then Jesus came, stood among them, and said to them, &#8220Peace to you!&#8221 <a href="/asv/john/20.htm">American Standard Version</a> When therefore it was evening, on that day, the first day of the week, and when the doors were shut where the disciples were, for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood in the midst, and saith unto them, Peace be unto you. <a href="/cev/john/20.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> The disciples were afraid of the Jewish leaders, and on the evening of that same Sunday they locked themselves in a room. Suddenly, Jesus appeared in the middle of the group. He greeted them <a href="/erv/john/20.htm">English Revised Version</a> When therefore it was evening, on that day, the first day of the week, and when the doors were shut where the disciples were, for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood in the midst, and saith unto them, Peace be unto you. <a href="/gwt/john/20.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> That Sunday evening, the disciples were together behind locked doors because they were afraid of the Jews. Jesus stood among them and said to them, "Peace be with you!" <a href="/gnt/john/20.htm">Good News Translation</a> It was late that Sunday evening, and the disciples were gathered together behind locked doors, because they were afraid of the Jewish authorities. Then Jesus came and stood among them. "Peace be with you," he said. <a href="/isv/john/20.htm">International Standard Version</a> It was the evening of the first day of the week, and the doors of the house where the disciples had met were locked because they were afraid of the Jewish leaders. Jesus came and stood among them. He told them, "Peace be with you." <a href="/net/john/20.htm">NET Bible</a> On the evening of that day, the first day of the week, the disciples had gathered together and locked the doors of the place because they were afraid of the Jewish leaders. Jesus came and stood among them and said to them, "Peace be with you." <a href="/nheb/john/20.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> When therefore it was evening, on that day, the first day of the week, and when the doors were locked where the disciples were, for fear of the Jewish leaders, Jesus came and stood in the midst, and said to them, "Peace be to you." <a href="/wbt/john/20.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</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, Jesus came and stood in the midst, and saith to them, Peace be to you. <a href="/wey/john/20.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> On that same first day of the week, when it was evening and, for fear of the Jews, the doors of the house where the disciples were, were locked, Jesus came and stood in their midst, and said to them, "Peace be to you!"<div class="vheading2">Majority Text Translations</div><a href="/msb/john/20.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> It was the first day of the week, and that very evening, while the disciples were gathered together with the doors locked for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them. “Peace be with you!” He said to them. <a href="/web/john/20.htm">World English Bible</a> When therefore it was evening on that day, the first day of the week, and when the doors were locked where the disciples were assembled, for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood in the middle and said to them, “Peace be to you.” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/john/20.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> It being, therefore, evening, on that day, the first [day] of the weeks, and the doors having been shut where the disciples were assembled through fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood in the midst, and says to them, “Peace to you”; <a href="/blb/john/20.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Therefore it being evening the same day, the first of the week, and the doors where the disciples were having been shut through the fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood in the midst, and He says to them, "Peace to you." <a href="/ylt/john/20.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> It being, therefore, evening, on that day, the first of the sabbaths, and the doors having been shut where the disciples were assembled, through fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood in the midst, and saith to them, 'Peace to you;' <a href="/slt/john/20.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> Then it being evening, in that one day of the sabbaths, and the doors shut where the disciples were gathered together for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood in the midst, and says to them, Peace to you.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/john/20.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Now when it was late that same day, the first of the week, and the doors were shut, where the disciples were gathered together, for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood in the midst, and said to them: Peace be to you. <a href="/cpdv/john/20.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Then, when it was late on the same day, on the first of the Sabbaths, and the doors were closed where the disciples were gathered, for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood in their midst, and he said to them: “Peace to you.” <a href="/nabre/john/20.htm">New American Bible</a> On the evening of that first day of the week, when the doors were locked, where the disciples were, for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood in their midst and said to them, “Peace be with you.” <a href="/nrsvce/john/20.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> When it was evening on that day, the first day of the week, and the doors of the house where the disciples had met were locked for fear of the Jews, 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> When it was evening on that first day of the week, and the doors were shut where the disciples were staying for fear of the Jews, Jesus came, stood among them, and said to them, Peace be with you. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/john/20.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> But when it was evening of the first day of the week and the doors were barred where the disciples were staying, because of fear for the Judeans, Yeshua came and stood in their midst 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> Then, on that day, the first day of the week, when it was evening, and the doors of the house in which the disciples were assembled had been closed for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood in the midst, and said to them: Peace be to you. <a href="/godbey/john/20.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> Then it being evening, on that day, on the first day of the week, and the doors being shut where the disciples were assembled, on account of the fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood in their midst, and says to them, <FR>Peace be unto you.<Fr> <a href="/haweis/john/20.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> When the evening therefore was come, on the same first day of the week, and the doors being fastened where the disciples were assembled for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood in the midst, and said unto them, Peace be to you. <a href="/mace/john/20.htm">Mace New Testament</a> The same day at evening, being the first day of the week, the doors of the house where the disciples were, being shut, for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood in the midst, and said to them, peace be with you. <a href="/wey/john/20.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> On that same first day of the week, when it was evening and, for fear of the Jews, the doors of the house where the disciples were, were locked, Jesus came and stood in their midst, and said to them, "Peace be to you!" <a href="/worrell/john/20.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> When, therefore, it was evening, on that day, the first day of sabbaths; and, when, through fear of the Jews, the doors were shut, where the disciples were; Jesus came and stood in the midst, and saith to them, <FR>"Peace be to you!"<Fr> <a href="/worsley/john/20.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> Now the same day at evening, being the first day of the week, and the doors where the disciples were being shut, for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood in the midst, and saith unto them, <FR>Peace <Fr>be<FR> to you.<Fr> <a href="/parallel/john/20-19.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=7186" 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> 18Mary Magdalene went and announced to the disciples, “I have seen the Lord!” And she told them what He had said to her. 19<a href="/greek/3767.htm" title="3767: oun (Conj) -- Therefore, then. Apparently a primary word; certainly, or accordingly."></a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: Ousēs (V-PPA-GFS) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">It was</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tē (Art-DFS) -- 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/1520.htm" title="1520: mia (Adj-DFS) -- One. (including the neuter Hen); a primary numeral; one.">first</a> <a href="/greek/2250.htm" title="2250: hēmera (N-DFS) -- A day, the period from sunrise to sunset. ">day</a> <a href="/greek/4521.htm" title="4521: sabbatōn (N-GNP) -- The Sabbath, a week. ">of the week,</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tē (Art-DFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">and that</a> <a href="/greek/1565.htm" title="1565: ekeinē (DPro-DFS) -- That, that one there, yonder. From ekei; that one (neuter) thing); often intensified by the article prefixed.">very</a> <a href="/greek/3798.htm" title="3798: opsias (Adj-GFS) -- Late, evening. From opse; late; feminine afternoon or nightfall.">evening,</a> <a href="/greek/3699.htm" title="3699: hopou (Adv) -- Where, whither, in what place. From hos and pou; what(-ever) where, i.e. At whichever spot.">while</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/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 together</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">with</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.">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/1223.htm" title="1223: dia (Prep) -- A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through.">for</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."></a> <a href="/greek/5401.htm" title="5401: phobon (N-AMS) -- (a) fear, terror, alarm, (b) the object or cause of fear, (c) reverence, respect. From a primary phebomai; alarm or fright.">fear</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tōn (Art-GMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">of the</a> <a href="/greek/2453.htm" title="2453: Ioudaiōn (Adj-GMP) -- Jewish. From Iouda; Judaean, i.e. Belonging to Jehudah.">Jews,</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: ēlthen (V-AIA-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. "></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> <a href="/greek/3004.htm" title="3004: legei (V-PIA-3S) -- (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. ">He said</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.">to them.</a> 20After He had said this, He showed them His hands and His side. The disciples rejoiced when they saw the Lord.…<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/24-36.htm">Luke 24:36</a> While they were describing these events, Jesus Himself stood among them and said, “Peace be with you.” <a href="/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="/matthew/28-16.htm">Matthew 28:16-20</a> Meanwhile, the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain Jesus had designated. / When they saw Him, they worshiped Him, but some doubted. / Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Me. ... <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="/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="/john/17-22.htm">John 17:22</a> I have given them the glory You gave Me, so that they may be one as We are one— <a href="/john/7-13.htm">John 7:13</a> Yet no one would speak publicly about Him for fear of the Jews. <a href="/john/12-42.htm">John 12:42</a> Nevertheless, many of the leaders believed in Him. But because of the Pharisees they did not confess Him, for fear that they would be put out of the synagogue. <a href="/john/14-1.htm">John 14:1</a> “Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe in Me as well. <a href="/acts/2-1.htm">Acts 2:1-4</a> When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. / Suddenly a sound like a mighty rushing wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. / They saw tongues like flames of fire that separated and came to rest on each of them. ... <a href="/acts/4-31.htm">Acts 4:31</a> After they had prayed, their meeting place was shaken, and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and spoke the word of God boldly. <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="/hebrews/2-14.htm">Hebrews 2:14-15</a> Now since the children have flesh and blood, He too shared in their humanity, so that by His death He might destroy him who holds the power of death, that is, the devil, / and free those who all their lives were held in slavery by their fear of death. <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.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>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.the same.<a href="/mark/16-14.htm">Mark 16:14</a> Afterward he appeared unto the eleven as they sat at meat, and upbraided them with their unbelief and hardness of heart, because they believed not them which had seen him after he was risen.<a href="/luke/24-36.htm">Luke 24:36-49</a> And as they thus spake, Jesus himself stood in the midst of them, and saith unto them, Peace be unto you… <a href="/1_corinthians/15-5.htm">1 Corinthians 15:5</a> And that he was seen of Cephas, then of the twelve:when.<a href="/john/20-26.htm">John 20:26</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="/nehemiah/6-10.htm">Nehemiah 6:10,11</a> Afterward I came unto the house of Shemaiah the son of Delaiah the son of Mehetabeel, who was shut up; and he said, Let us meet together in the house of God, within the temple, and let us shut the doors of the temple: for they will come to slay thee; yea, in the night will they come to slay thee… came.<a href="/john/14-19.htm">John 14:19-23</a> Yet a little while, and the world seeth me no more; but ye see me: because I live, ye shall live also… <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="/matthew/18-20.htm">Matthew 18:20</a> For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them.Peace.<a href="/john/20-21.htm">John 20:21</a> Then said Jesus to them again, Peace be unto you: as my Father hath sent me, even so send I you.<a href="/john/14-27.htm">John 14:27</a> Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.<a href="/john/16-33.htm">John 16:33</a> These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/luke/24-33.htm">Assembled</a> <a href="/john/20-18.htm">Disciples</a> <a href="/luke/12-3.htm">Doors</a> <a href="/john/13-2.htm">Evening</a> <a href="/john/19-38.htm">Fear</a> <a href="/john/20-8.htm">First</a> <a href="/john/19-27.htm">House</a> <a href="/john/20-17.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/john/19-42.htm">Jews</a> <a href="/luke/3-20.htm">Locked</a> <a href="/john/19-18.htm">Midst</a> <a href="/john/16-33.htm">Peace</a> <a href="/luke/6-2.htm">Sabbaths</a> <a href="/john/12-42.htm">Shut</a> <a href="/john/20-11.htm">Stood</a> <a href="/john/20-7.htm">Together</a> <a href="/john/20-1.htm">Week</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/acts/1-4.htm">Assembled</a> <a href="/john/20-20.htm">Disciples</a> <a href="/john/20-26.htm">Doors</a> <a href="/acts/4-3.htm">Evening</a> <a href="/john/21-12.htm">Fear</a> <a href="/acts/1-1.htm">First</a> <a href="/john/20-26.htm">House</a> <a href="/john/20-21.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/acts/2-5.htm">Jews</a> <a href="/john/20-26.htm">Locked</a> <a href="/john/20-26.htm">Midst</a> <a href="/john/20-21.htm">Peace</a> <a href="/acts/17-2.htm">Sabbaths</a> <a href="/john/20-26.htm">Shut</a> <a href="/john/20-26.htm">Stood</a> <a href="/john/21-2.htm">Together</a> <a href="/john/20-26.htm">Week</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>It was the first day of the week The first day of the week, Sunday, holds significant importance as it marks the day of Jesus' resurrection. This day became known as the Lord's Day in early Christianity, distinguishing it from the Jewish Sabbath, which is observed on Saturday. The resurrection on this day fulfills Jesus' prophecy about rising on the third day and sets a precedent for Christian worship and gathering.and that very evening The evening of the resurrection day is crucial as it shows the immediacy of Jesus' appearances to His disciples. This timing emphasizes the continuity of His presence and the fulfillment of His promise to rise again. It also highlights the transition from the despair of the crucifixion to the hope of the resurrection within a single day.while the disciples were together The gathering of the disciples indicates their unity and shared experience of fear and uncertainty following Jesus' crucifixion. This communal aspect is significant as it reflects the early Christian practice of meeting together for support, prayer, and worship, which is echoed in <a href="/acts/2-42.htm">Acts 2:42-47</a>.with the doors locked for fear of the Jews The locked doors symbolize the disciples' fear of persecution from Jewish authorities, who had been instrumental in Jesus' crucifixion. This fear is rooted in the historical context of Jewish leaders' opposition to Jesus' ministry. The locked doors also serve to highlight the miraculous nature of Jesus' appearance, as He enters despite the physical barriers.Jesus came and stood among them Jesus' sudden appearance among the disciples demonstrates His glorified, resurrected body, which transcends physical limitations. This act reassures the disciples of His victory over death and His divine nature. It also fulfills His promise in <a href="/matthew/18-20.htm">Matthew 18:20</a>, where He assures His presence among those gathered in His name.“Peace be with you!” He said to them The greeting "Peace be with you" is more than a customary salutation; it conveys the deep peace that comes from reconciliation with God through Christ's sacrifice. This peace fulfills the promise of <a href="/john/14-27.htm">John 14:27</a>, where Jesus assures His disciples of peace not as the world gives. It signifies the restoration of relationship and the calming of their fears, preparing them for their mission as His witnesses.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jesus_christ.htm">Jesus Christ</a> The resurrected Lord who appears to His disciples, bringing them peace and reassurance. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_disciples.htm">The Disciples</a> Followers of Jesus who are gathered together in fear, yet are the first to witness His post-resurrection appearance. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_locked_room.htm">The Locked Room</a> A place of fear and uncertainty, symbolizing the disciples' state of mind and the barriers that Jesus transcends. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_jews.htm">The Jews</a> Refers to the Jewish leaders who were perceived as a threat to the disciples, causing them to lock the doors. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_first_day_of_the_week.htm">The First Day of the Week</a> Signifies the beginning of a new creation and the day of Jesus' resurrection, which later becomes the Christian day of worship.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/p/peace_in_the_midst_of_fear.htm">Peace in the Midst of Fear</a> Jesus' greeting of "Peace be with you" demonstrates that His presence brings peace, even in fearful circumstances. Believers can find peace in Christ despite external threats or internal anxieties. <a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_the_resurrection.htm">The Power of the Resurrection</a> Jesus' ability to appear in a locked room highlights His divine nature and the transformative power of the resurrection. This power is available to believers, offering hope and assurance of eternal life. <a href="/topical/c/community_and_fellowship.htm">Community and Fellowship</a> The disciples were gathered together, showing the importance of community in times of fear and uncertainty. Christians are encouraged to seek fellowship and support within the body of Christ. <a href="/topical/f/faith_over_fear.htm">Faith Over Fear</a> The locked doors symbolize the disciples' fear, yet Jesus' presence overcomes their fear. Believers are called to trust in Jesus' power and presence rather than succumbing to fear. <a href="/topical/t/the_significance_of_the_lord's_day.htm">The Significance of the Lord's Day</a> The first day of the week marks a new beginning and is a reminder of the resurrection. Christians are encouraged to honor this day as a time of worship and reflection on the new life in 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/how_did_jesus_enter_a_locked_room.htm">How could Jesus physically appear in a locked room, as described in John 20:19, if he had a tangible, resurrected body? </a> <a href="/q/why_is_divine_mercy_sunday_important.htm">What is the significance of Divine Mercy Sunday?</a> <a href="/q/did_jesus_breathe_for_holy_spirit.htm">Did Jesus breathe on them to receive the Holy Spirit?</a> <a href="/q/what_defines_fideism.htm">What defines fideism as a philosophical concept?</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>(19) For this appearance to the disciples (<a href="/context/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 20:19-25</a>) comp. <a href="/mark/16-14.htm" title="Afterward he appeared to the eleven as they sat at meat, and upbraided them with their unbelief and hardness of heart, because they believed not them which had seen him after he was risen.">Mark 16:14</a> and <a href="/context/luke/24-36.htm" title="And as they thus spoke, Jesus himself stood in the middle of them, and said to them, Peace be to you.">Luke 24:36-43</a>. Between the last verse and this we must suppose to occur the bribing of the guard (<a href="/context/matthew/28-11.htm" title="Now when they were going, behold, some of the watch came into the city, and showed to the chief priests all the things that were done.">Matthew 28:11-15</a>), and the conversation on the way to Emmaus (<a href="/context/luke/24-13.htm" title="And, behold, two of them went that same day to a village called Emmaus, which was from Jerusalem about three score furlongs.">Luke 24:13-35</a>; see also <a href="/context/mark/16-12.htm" title="After that he appeared in another form to two of them, as they walked, and went into the country.">Mark 16:12-13</a>, and comp. Chronological Harmony of the Gospels, p. 37) . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/john/20.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verses 19, 20. - (3) The manifestation to the ten disciples, corresponding with the second portion of the prayer, and followed by special conference of privilege. Verse 19. - When therefore it was evening, on that day, being the first day of the week; i.e. the close of the day on which the Lord had risen; on "that day" which became so memorable in the history of the Church. Consequently, after most astounding and independent revelations had been made to several individuals, about 8 p.m. there occurred that which John now proceeds to describe. The note of time identifies it with the scene and event described by Luke (<a href="/luke/24-36.htm">Luke 24:36-43</a>); consequently John had the former account before him in the record of his own reminiscences. To understand the full force of the passage we must bring to it the statements of Luke, Mark, and Paul. The disciples had been prepared, (1) by the reports of the women, that the grave had been opened and was empty, and that angelic appearances had asserted the resurrection of Jesus. (2) By the impression made on Peter and John when they found it as Mary and the other women had said. The disappearance of the body of Jesus, confirmed by the four independent lines of testimony, is strangely difficult to account for on any hypothesis except that of the Resurrection. The disciples were evidently confounded by the fact. The Pharisees and priestly party were quite aware that such an event would checkmate their supposed victory over a hated rival. The Roman soldiers were pledged in honor and by pride and passion not to allow themselves thus to be reduced to impotence. Hence there is no explanation of the rise or beginning of such a legend (see B. Weiss, 'Life of Jesus,' 3. pp. 390-395), except the historical fact. . . . <a href="/commentaries/john/20-19.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>It was Οὔσης (Ousēs) Verb - Present Participle Active - Genitive Feminine Singular <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. the τῇ (tē) Article - Dative 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. first μιᾷ (mia) Adjective - Dative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1520.htm">Strong's 1520: </a> One. (including the neuter Hen); a primary numeral; one. day ἡμέρᾳ (hēmera) Noun - Dative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2250.htm">Strong's 2250: </a> A day, the period from sunrise to sunset. of [the] week, σαββάτων (sabbatōn) Noun - Genitive Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4521.htm">Strong's 4521: </a> The Sabbath, a week. [and that] τῇ (tē) Article - Dative 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. very ἐκείνῃ (ekeinē) Demonstrative Pronoun - Dative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1565.htm">Strong's 1565: </a> That, that one there, yonder. From ekei; that one (neuter) thing); often intensified by the article prefixed. evening, ὀψίας (opsias) Adjective - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3798.htm">Strong's 3798: </a> Late, evening. From opse; late; feminine afternoon or nightfall. while ὅπου (hopou) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_3699.htm">Strong's 3699: </a> Where, whither, in what place. From hos and pou; what(-ever) where, i.e. At whichever spot. 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. were [together] 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. with καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. 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. for διὰ (dia) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1223.htm">Strong's 1223: </a> A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through. fear φόβον (phobon) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5401.htm">Strong's 5401: </a> (a) fear, terror, alarm, (b) the object or cause of fear, (c) reverence, respect. From a primary phebomai; alarm or fright. of the τῶν (tōn) Article - Genitive 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. Jews, Ἰουδαίων (Ioudaiōn) Adjective - Genitive Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2453.htm">Strong's 2453: </a> Jewish. From Iouda; Judaean, i.e. Belonging to Jehudah. 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 ἦλθεν (ēlthen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 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). ?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. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. He said λέγει (legei) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3004.htm">Strong's 3004: </a> (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. to 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. 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