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What the Bible Says About Thomas

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

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 20:24

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

John 20:25

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.

John 20:26

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.

John 20:27

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.

John 20:28

And Thomas answered and said unto him, My Lord and my God.

John 20:29

Jesus saith unto him, Thomas, because thou hast seen me, thou hast believed: blessed are they that have not seen, and yet have believed.

John 21:1

After these things Jesus shewed himself again to the disciples at the sea of Tiberias; and on this wise shewed he himself.

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.

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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