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Did Thomas touch Jesus hand(s), or seeing was enough for him to believe?
In John 20:24-25 one reads
But Thomas, one of the twelve, called Didymus, was not with them when Jesus came. The other disciples therefore said unto him, We have seen the Lord. But he said unto 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.
Then, Thomas answered as if he really believed what was in front of him (John 20:28)
And Thomas answered and said unto him, My Lord and my God.
To which Jesus replied
Jesus saith unto him, Thomas, because thou hast seen me, thou hast believed: blessed are they that have not seen, and yet have believed.
As Jesus only addresses the component of the vision, does it mean that for Thomas that was enough?
Notes:
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Emphasis throughout the verses was mine.
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Another question on this passage, on a different topic, that one might like to read: When Jesus tells Thomas to reach out his hand and ‘put it into’ his side, was he wearing clothing covering his side?
Varnel Watson
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James Gasperowich
thanks for sharing. I have sick family members asleep already, so I will have to listen tomorrow.
James Gasperowich
Oh its Perry Stone, I agree with most all of his positions I got to see him in person in WV. There are some things he wont say on camera.
Varnel Watson
Did you listen to this one? Makes lots of sence
James Gasperowich
I cant, they are all asleep around me
James Gasperowich
I’m in Maritime Canada and it is one hour ahead the Eastern Time Zone
David Lewayne Porter
Troy Day
Did you get his point at around the 19 minute mark?
Goes back to our previous conversations.
James Gasperowich
Up to restart the wood burner, SO COLD UP HERE.