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Who Was Doubting Thomas?
In short
Thomas was one of the twelve apostles, remembered as 'doubting Thomas' for refusing to believe Jesus had risen until he could see and touch for himself.
When Jesus appeared and offered him that very proof, Thomas answered with one of the greatest confessions in the Bible: 'My Lord and my God.' His story is a comfort to every honest doubter.
“And Thomas answered and said unto him, My LORD and my God.”
John 20:28 · King James Version (public domain)
Thomas at a glance
| Name | Thomas |
|---|---|
| Where to read about them | The Gospels |
| Key passage on this page | John 20:28 |
| Passages linked to that verse | 10 |
| Translation on this page | King James Version (public domain) |
Read it in context
Read it beside its neighbours. These are the passages readers most often set next to this one.
- John 1:1
- Isaiah 9:6
- Isaiah 7:14
- 1 Timothy 3:16
- Matthew 14:33
- John 5:23
- Isaiah 25:9
- Acts 7:59-60
- Luke 24:52
- Revelation 5:9-14
Cross-reference data from OpenBible.info, used under CC BY.
Questions people ask
Where can I read about Thomas in the Bible?
Thomas appears in The Gospels. Start with the key passage on this page, then read the whole chapter around it.
What other passages sit beside John 20:28?
Readers most often set it next to John 1:1, Isaiah 9:6, Isaiah 7:14, 1 Timothy 3:16.
Why does Thomas matter to Christians today?
Because the story of Thomas is told to point to Christ and to teach us to love one another. Read it as part of the one story of Scripture, not as a stand-alone biography.
Pray this
Father, you are already present in Thomas, before any of us arrive. We bring you Thomas, The Gospels. Let your Body in that place love one another and be one. In the name of Jesus, amen.
Live this
Three small things you can do this week.
- Read the key passage, John 20:28, aloud once today.
- Write one sentence about what Thomas's story says about God, not only about Thomas.
- Tell one person what you noticed, and ask what Bible story has stayed with them.
Where this fits in the walk with Christ
Christ meets people in a place, and then walks on with them. Here are doors that walk on.
Read the story of Thomas
You can read the story of Thomas in The Gospels on The Living Bread, free, with audio, and with Simon to answer your questions along the way.
