John 20:24
New International Version
Now Thomas (also known as Didymus), one of the Twelve, was not with the disciples when Jesus came.

New Living Translation
One of the twelve disciples, Thomas (nicknamed the Twin), was not with the others when Jesus came.

English Standard Version
Now Thomas, one of the twelve, called the Twin, was not with them when Jesus came.

Berean Standard Bible
Now Thomas called Didymus, one of the Twelve, was not with the disciples when Jesus came.

Berean Literal Bible
But Thomas, one of the Twelve, the one called Didymus, was not with them when Jesus came.

King James Bible
But Thomas, one of the twelve, called Didymus, was not with them when Jesus came.

New King James Version
Now Thomas, called the Twin, one of the twelve, was not with them when Jesus came.

New American Standard Bible
But Thomas, one of the twelve, who was called Didymus, was not with them when Jesus came.

NASB 1995
But Thomas, one of the twelve, called Didymus, was not with them when Jesus came.

NASB 1977
But Thomas, one of the twelve, called Didymus, was not with them when Jesus came.

Legacy Standard Bible
But Thomas, one of the twelve, called Didymus, was not with them when Jesus came.

Amplified Bible
But Thomas, one of the twelve [disciples], who was called Didymus (the twin), was not with them when Jesus came.

Christian Standard Bible
But Thomas (called “Twin” ), one of the Twelve, was not with them when Jesus came.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
But one of the Twelve, Thomas (called “Twin”), was not with them when Jesus came.

American Standard Version
But Thomas, one of the twelve, called Didymus, was not with them when Jesus came.

Contemporary English Version
Although Thomas the Twin was one of the twelve disciples, he wasn't with the others when Jesus appeared to them.

English Revised Version
But Thomas, one of the twelve, called Didymus, was not with them when Jesus came.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Thomas, one of the twelve apostles, who was called Didymus, wasn't with them when Jesus came.

Good News Translation
One of the twelve disciples, Thomas (called the Twin), was not with them when Jesus came.

International Standard Version
Thomas, one of the Twelve (called the Twin), wasn't with them when Jesus came.

Majority Standard Bible
Now Thomas called Didymus, one of the Twelve, was not with the disciples when Jesus came.

NET Bible
Now Thomas (called Didymus), one of the twelve, was not with them when Jesus came.

New Heart English Bible
But Thomas, one of the twelve, called Didymus, was not with them when Jesus came.

Webster's Bible Translation
But Thomas, one of the twelve, called Didymus, was not with them when Jesus came.

Weymouth New Testament
Thomas, one of the twelve--surnamed 'the Twin' --was not among them when Jesus came.

World English Bible
But Thomas, one of the twelve, called Didymus, wasn’t with them when Jesus came.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And Thomas, one of the Twelve, who is called Didymus, was not with them when Jesus came;

Berean Literal Bible
But Thomas, one of the Twelve, the one called Didymus, was not with them when Jesus came.

Young's Literal Translation
And Thomas, one of the twelve, who is called Didymus, was not with them when Jesus came;

Smith's Literal Translation
And Thomas, one of the twelve, called Didymus, was not with them when Jesus came.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Now Thomas, one of the twelve, who is called Didymus, was not with them when Jesus came.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Now Thomas, one of the twelve, who is called the Twin, was not with them when Jesus arrived.

New American Bible
Thomas, called Didymus, one of the Twelve, was not with them when Jesus came.

New Revised Standard Version
But Thomas (who was called the Twin ), one of the twelve, was not with them when Jesus came.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
But Thomas, one of the twelve, who is called the Twin, was not there with them when Jesus came.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
But Thoma, one of the twelve, who is called The Twin, he was not there when Yeshua had come.
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
But Thomas, one of the twelve, who is called Didymus, was not with them when Jesus came.

Godbey New Testament
And Thomas, one of the twelve, the one called Didymus, was not with them when Jesus came.

Haweis New Testament
Now Thomas, one of the twelve, who is called Didymus, the twin, was not with them when Jesus came.

Mace New Testament
But Thomas, that is, Didymus, one of the twelve, was not with them when Jesus came.

Weymouth New Testament
Thomas, one of the twelve--surnamed 'the Twin' --was not among them when Jesus came.

Worrell New Testament
But Thomas, one of the twelve, called Didymus, was not with them when Jesus came.

Worsley New Testament
But Thomas called Didymus, one of the twelve, was not with them when Jesus came.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Jesus Appears to Thomas
23If you forgive anyone his sins, they are forgiven; if you withhold forgiveness from anyone, it is withheld.” 24Now Thomas called Didymus, one of the Twelve, was not with the disciples when Jesus came. 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.”…

Cross References
John 11:16
Then Thomas called Didymus said to his fellow disciples, “Let us also go, so that we may die with Him.”

Luke 24:36-39
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. / “Why are you troubled,” Jesus asked, “and why do doubts arise in your hearts? ...

Mark 16:14
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.

Matthew 28:17
When they saw Him, they worshiped Him, but some doubted.

1 Corinthians 15:5
and that He appeared to Cephas and then to the Twelve.

Acts 1:3
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.

Hebrews 11:1
Now faith is the assurance of what we hope for and the certainty of what we do not see.

1 John 1:1-3
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. / We proclaim to you what we have seen and heard, so that you also may have fellowship with us. And this fellowship of ours is with the Father and with His Son, Jesus Christ.

John 14:5
“Lord,” said Thomas, “we do not know where You are going, so how can we know the way?”

John 6:70-71
Jesus answered them, “Have I not chosen you, the Twelve? Yet one of you is a devil!” / He was speaking about Judas, the son of Simon Iscariot. For although Judas was one of the Twelve, he was later to betray Jesus.

Matthew 10:3
Philip and Bartholomew; Thomas and Matthew the tax collector; James son of Alphaeus, and Thaddaeus;

Luke 6:15
Matthew and Thomas; James son of Alphaeus and Simon called the Zealot;

Acts 2:32
God has raised this Jesus to life, to which we are all witnesses.

1 Peter 1:8
Though you have not seen Him, you love Him; and though you do not see Him now, you believe in Him and rejoice with an inexpressible and glorious joy,

Psalm 22:16
For dogs surround me; a band of evil men encircles me; they have pierced my hands and feet.


Treasury of Scripture

But Thomas, one of the twelve, called Didymus, was not with them when Jesus came.

Thomas.

John 11:16
Then said Thomas, which is called Didymus, unto his fellowdisciples, Let us also go, that we may die with him.

John 14:5
Thomas saith unto him, Lord, we know not whither thou goest; and how can we know the way?

John 21:2
There were together Simon Peter, and Thomas called Didymus, and Nathanael of Cana in Galilee, and the sons of Zebedee, and two other of his disciples.

was.

John 6:66,67
From that time many of his disciples went back, and walked no more with him…

Matthew 18:20
For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them.

Hebrews 10:25
Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching.

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Now Thomas called Didymus
Thomas, also known as Didymus, which means "twin" in Greek, is one of the twelve apostles of Jesus. His dual name suggests a cultural connection between the Jewish and Hellenistic worlds, reflecting the diverse backgrounds of Jesus' followers. Thomas is often remembered for his skepticism, earning the moniker "Doubting Thomas," but he also demonstrates a deep commitment to Jesus, as seen in John 11:16, where he expresses willingness to die with Him.

one of the Twelve
This phrase identifies Thomas as a member of the inner circle of Jesus' disciples, the Twelve Apostles. This group was chosen by Jesus to be His closest followers and witnesses to His ministry, death, and resurrection. The Twelve hold a significant role in the early Church, as seen in Acts 1:13-26, where they are foundational to the spread of the Gospel.

was not with the disciples when Jesus came
Thomas's absence during Jesus' first post-resurrection appearance to the disciples (John 20:19-23) sets the stage for his later encounter with the risen Christ. This moment highlights the importance of community and fellowship among believers, as Thomas misses the initial blessing and commissioning Jesus gives to the gathered disciples. His absence also serves to emphasize the personal nature of faith and belief, as Thomas's later encounter with Jesus becomes a pivotal moment for his faith journey.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Thomas (Didymus)
One of the twelve apostles of Jesus, known for his skepticism and later belief. The name "Didymus" means "twin" in Greek, indicating that Thomas may have had a twin sibling.

2. The Twelve
Refers to the twelve apostles chosen by Jesus to be His closest followers and to spread His teachings. Thomas was one of these twelve.

3. The Disciples
The broader group of Jesus' followers, including the apostles, who were present when Jesus appeared after His resurrection.

4. Jesus' Appearance
This event refers to the post-resurrection appearance of Jesus to His disciples, which Thomas initially missed.

5. The Upper Room
The likely location where the disciples were gathered when Jesus appeared to them. This place holds significance as a site of fellowship and revelation.
Teaching Points
The Importance of Community
Thomas missed Jesus' initial appearance because he was not with the other disciples. This underscores the importance of being in fellowship with other believers to experience and witness God's work.

Faith and Doubt
Thomas' account is a reminder that doubt is a natural part of faith. It encourages believers to seek truth and understanding, knowing that Jesus meets us in our doubts.

Personal Encounter with Jesus
Thomas' eventual belief came from a personal encounter with the risen Christ. This teaches that personal experiences with Jesus can transform doubt into faith.

The Role of Testimony
The disciples' testimony about Jesus' resurrection was crucial for Thomas. This highlights the power of sharing personal testimonies to encourage and strengthen others' faith.

Seeking Truth
Thomas' desire for evidence reflects a sincere quest for truth. Believers are encouraged to seek answers and grow in their understanding of faith.(24) But Thomas, one of the twelve, called Didymus . . .--Comp. Notes on John 11:16; John 14:5. It is in harmony with the desponding character that looks upon the visit to Jerusalem as necessarily leading to death, that he now is as one who has given up the common hope of the band of disciples, and is not present with them. It has happened as he had thought; the death he had foretold has come to pass. Is this the end of all the Messianic hopes which he had cherished? Is the grave the "whither," and the cross the "way," which they knew not?

Verses 24-29. -

(5) The manifestation made to anxious skepticism, with the blessing on those who have not seen and yet have believed. Verse 24. - This revelation was of supreme importance, and is the climax of the entire Gospel. It is peculiar to John's narrative, and throws light upon the very construction of the Gospel. It reveals the characteristics of honest doubt, and indicates the abundance of the evidence which was offered to specific classes and conditions of mind to help them believe that the Lord had risen. The confession drawn from the heart of this apostle is not only valuable in itself, but it reflects a new luster on the previous manifestation. Moreover, it is cumulative in its argumentative force. The most skeptical is the most enthusiastic of the twelve. But Thomas, one of the twelve (a term of designation for the first group of the apostles, and one which was not renounced, although two of them were absent. The number "twelve" had a symbolic and historic value from its relation to the twelve tribes, and we find (Acts 1.) that the eleven were anxious to fill up the vacant place left by Judas), called Didymus (Greek for "twin," repeated here from John 11:16, not simply to imply that Thomas was best known by his Greek name, but that there was a blending in him of intense love and a fear which had torment, a great ambition and yet exposure to moods of despondency, a desire to treat the whole manifestation of Christ as complete, to believe that the words of the Lord were all sublimely true, - coupled with a ghastly doubt that all was a delusion, a faculty of constructive faith and speculation, of transcendental intuition side by side with an intense desire for sensible manifestation, a greater belief in the Master than in the disciples, but no unwillingness to accept that which was sufficiently established). Thomas was not with them when Jesus came. We can never know why he was absent. He was given to moody fear, and shrank into solitude; and doubtless in many ways and words, as well as those recorded, had implied the wreck of his hopes. Separated from the fellowship of kindred spirits, he augmented his gloom; he was fast tending to unbelief. The state of his mind throughout the Passover week may have been one reason why the apostles delayed their return to Galilee. They may have come frequently to him with their sublime announcement, not once nor twice only.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
Now
δὲ (de)
Conjunction
Strong's 1161: A primary particle; but, and, etc.

Thomas
Θωμᾶς (Thōmas)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 2381: Thomas, also called Didymus, one of the Twelve. Of Chaldee origin; the twin; Thomas, a Christian.

called
λεγόμενος (legomenos)
Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3004: (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command.

Didymus,
Δίδυμος (Didymos)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 1324: The Twin; Didymus, the Greek name equivalent to Thomas. Prolongation from dis; double, i.e. Twin; Didymus, a Christian.

one
εἷς (heis)
Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 1520: One. (including the neuter Hen); a primary numeral; one.

of
ἐκ (ek)
Preposition
Strong's 1537: From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out.

the
τῶν (tōn)
Article - Genitive Masculine Plural
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

Twelve,
δώδεκα (dōdeka)
Adjective - Genitive Masculine Plural
Strong's 1427: Twelve; the usual way in which the Twelve apostles of Jesus are referred to. From duo and deka; two and ten, i.e. A dozen.

was
ἦν (ēn)
Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 1510: I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.

not
οὐκ (ouk)
Adverb
Strong's 3756: No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not.

with
μετ’ (met’)
Preposition
Strong's 3326: (a) gen: with, in company with, (b) acc: (1) behind, beyond, after, of place, (2) after, of time, with nouns, neut. of adjectives.

[the disciples]
αὐτῶν (autōn)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.

when
ὅτε (hote)
Adverb
Strong's 3753: When, at which time. From hos and te; at which too, i.e. When.

Jesus
Ἰησοῦς (Iēsous)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 2424: Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites.

came.
ἦλθεν (ēlthen)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 2064: To come, go.


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