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The life of Christ

Jesus appears to the disciples; Thomas believes

Sunday, 12 April AD 33Ussher date

John 20:19–31; Luke 24:36–49

On the evening of the resurrection Jesus stood among his disciples behind locked doors. Thomas, absent that night, refused to believe until eight days later, when Jesus invited him to touch his wounds.

Thomas answered him, “My Lord and my God!”

John 20:28 (World English Bible)

On that first evening Jesus showed them his hands and side, ate a piece of fish in front of them, and breathed on them, saying, “Receive the Holy Spirit!” (John 20:22). A week later Thomas's doubt gave way to the fullest confession in the Gospels, and Jesus blessed those who have not seen and yet have believed (John 20:29).

Places

Jerusalem

Dating notes

Ussher: Sunday, 12 April AD 33, “after eight days” (John 20:26). The first appearance to the disciples was on the evening of 5 April.

Open on the timelineRead John 20:19–31