Overview
The Bible addresses thomas across 15 verses, drawn from the New Testament. These passages cluster most in John, Acts and Matthew. Closely related themes include Apostles, Matthew, Resurrection of Christ, the and Skepticism. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Thomas, Jesus, Matthew and Bartholomew.
Key Bible verses about thomas
New Testament
John
Then said Thomas, which is called Didymus, unto his fellowdisciples, Let us also go, that we may die with him.
Thomas saith unto him, Lord, we know not whither thou goest; and how can we know the way?
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.
And after eight days again his disciples were within, and Thomas with them: then came Jesus, the doors being shut, and stood in the midst, and said, Peace be unto you.
Then saith he to Thomas, Reach hither thy finger, and behold my hands; and reach hither thy hand, and thrust it into my side: and be not faithless, but believing.
And Thomas answered and said unto him, My Lord and my God.
Jesus saith unto him, Thomas, because thou hast seen me, thou hast believed: blessed are they that have not seen, and yet have believed.
After these things Jesus shewed himself again to the disciples at the sea of Tiberias; and on this wise shewed he himself.
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.
Acts
And when they were come in, they went up into an upper room, where abode both Peter, and James, and John, and Andrew, Philip, and Thomas, Bartholomew, and Matthew, James the son of Alphaeus, and Simon Zelotes, and Judas the brother of James.
These all continued with one accord in prayer and supplication, with the women, and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with his brethren.
People in the Bible and thomas
Biblical figures whose stories intersect with this theme.
In the Bible dictionary
Studying thomas for yourself
- Begin with Matthew 10:3, then read the passages below in canonical order.
- Compare how John, Acts and Matthew each treat the theme.
- Consider the lives of Thomas, Jesus and Matthew and how their stories intersect with it.
- Widen the study to related themes: Apostles, Matthew, Resurrection of Christ, the and Skepticism.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Bible say about thomas?
The Bible addresses thomas across 15 verses, drawn from the New Testament. These passages cluster most in John, Acts and Matthew. Closely related themes include Apostles, Matthew, Resurrection of Christ, the and Skepticism. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Thomas, Jesus, Matthew and Bartholomew.
How many Bible verses are about thomas?
The Bible references thomas in 15 verses (King James Version).
Where does the Bible first mention thomas?
In canonical order, the first of these passages is Matthew 10:3: “Philip, and Bartholomew; Thomas, and Matthew the publican; James the son of Alphaeus, and Lebbaeus, whose surname was Thaddaeus;”
Which people in the Bible are associated with thomas?
Thomas, Jesus, Matthew, Bartholomew and James.
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