John 20:25

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - John 20:25

Except I shall see ... - It is not known what was the ground of the incredulity of Thomas. It is probable, however, that it was, in part, at least, the effect of deep grief, and of that despondency which fills the mind when a long-cherished hope is taken away. In such a case it requires proof of uncommon clearness and strength to overcome the despondency, and to convince us that we may obtain the object of our desires. Thomas has been much blamed by expositors, but he asked only for proof that... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - John 20:24-25

John 20:24-25. But Thomas, called Didymus That is, the twin; was not with them when Jesus came The cause of his absence is not mentioned. Possibly it might be affliction, or some other unavoidable hinderance. Through this, however, he missed the satisfaction and happiness of seeing his Master risen, and of sharing with the disciples in their joy upon that occasion. Here we may observe, those know not what they lose who unnecessarily and carelessly absent themselves from the stated, solemn... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - John 20:24-31

164. One week later (John 20:24-31)Thomas had been absent when Jesus appeared among the disciples in the locked room, and refused to accept the word of the others that he was alive (John 20:24-25). His doubts vanished when Jesus appeared among the disciples (this time including Thomas) in the same locked room the next Sunday night. But faith that depended on seeing Jesus’ actual body was not good enough, because soon he would return to his Father and people would no longer see him (John... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - John 20:25

Except = If . . . not. Greek ean me. App-118 and App-105 print . Greek. tupos, type. Elsewhere translated figure, fashion, example, &c. put. Greek ballo, generally translated "cast". See John 15:6 ; John 19:24 . thrust . Greek. ballo, as above. not = by no means. Greek. ou me. App-105 . read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - John 20:25

The other disciples therefore said unto him, We have seen the Lord. But he said, Except I shall see in his hands the print of the nails, and put my hand into his side, I will not believe.Eight days (Sunday to Sunday) elapsed between the two appearances with Thomas absent and Thomas present; and during that period he found his way back to the group. He had once affirmed that he would die with the Lord (John 11:16); but, like the others, he had failed. However, he came back, and that is what... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - John 20:25

John 20:25. Except I shall see in his hands the print, &c.— The repetition of the word print seems to be a very great beauty, as it admirably represents the language of a positive man, declaring again and again what he insisted upon. The word εις, rendered into, in the next clause, signifies upon, in Ch. Joh 8:6 and Luke 15:22.; and if that sense be retained here, the words will be, And put my hand upon his sid read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - John 20:25

25. We have seen the Lord—This way of speaking of Jesus (as John 20:20; John 21:7), so suited to His resurrection-state, was soon to become the prevailing style. Except I see in his hands the print of the nails, and put my linger into the print of the nails, and thrust my hand into his side, I will not believe—The very form of this speech betokens the strength of the unbelief. "It is not, If I shall see I shall believe, but, Unless I shall see I will not believe; nor does he expect to see,... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - John 20:1-29

F. Jesus’ resurrection 20:1-29"If the Gospel of John were an ordinary biography, there would be no chapter 20. I am an incurable reader of biographies, and I notice that almost all of them conclude with the death and burial of the subject. I have yet to read one that describes the subject’s resurrection from the dead! The fact that John continued his account and shared the excitement of the Resurrection miracle is proof that Jesus Christ is not like any other man. He is, indeed, the Son of... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - John 20:24-25

Thomas’ initial unbelief 20:24-25John gave his readers the Aramaic and Greek names of this member of the Twelve, now the Eleven: "Thomas" and "Didymus" respectively (cf. John 11:16; John 14:5). John’s previous pictures of this disciple present him as a loyal and courageous, though somewhat pessimistic, follower of Jesus. His more common identification as a doubter comes only from the present event.Thomas had no doubts that Jesus had died. This is another evidence that Jesus really did die.... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - John 20:24-29

4. The transformed faith of Thomas 20:24-29The last witness to Jesus’ resurrection in John’s Gospel is Thomas, and the record of it has two parts. The first part sets the scene for the second (cf. ch. 21). John is the only evangelist who recorded this post-resurrection appearance. Thomas’ confession is John’s climactic argument for belief in Jesus as the divine Messiah, the Christ. read more

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