John 20:27 net — Then he said to Thomas,“Put your finger here, and examine my hands. Extend your hand and put it into my side. Do not co…

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"Then he said to Thomas,“Put your finger here, and examine my hands. Extend your hand and put it into my side. Do not continue in your unbelief, but believe.”"

— John 20:27, NET Bible

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John 20 — Context

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The Response of Thomas Now Thomas(called Didymus), one of the twelve, was not with them when Jesus came.

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The other disciples told him,“We have seen the Lord!” But he replied,“Unless I see the wounds from the nails in his hands, and put my finger into the wounds from the nails, and put my hand into his side, I will never believe it!”

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Eight days later the disciples were again together in the house, and Thomas was with them. Although the doors were locked, Jesus came and stood among them and said,“Peace be with you!”

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Then he said to Thomas,“Put your finger here, and examine my hands. Extend your hand and put it into my side. Do not continue in your unbelief, but believe.”

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Thomas replied to him,“My Lord and my God!”

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Jesus said to him,“Have you believed because you have seen me? Blessed are the people who have not seen and yet have believed.”

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Now Jesus performed many other miraculous signs in the presence of the disciples, which are not recorded in this book.

John 20:27 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does John 20:27 say?
John 20:27 in the NET Bible reads: “Then he said to Thomas,“Put your finger here, and examine my hands. Extend your hand and put it into my side. Do not continue in your unbelief, but believe.””
Where is John 20:27 in the Bible?
John 20:27 is found in the New Testament, in the book of John, chapter 20, verse 27.
Who wrote John?
John is traditionally attributed to John the Apostle, son of Zebedee. It was written c. AD 85–95.
What is the book of John about?
John's Gospel opens not in Bethlehem but "in the beginning," declaring Jesus to be the eternal Word made flesh. Through seven sign-miracles and seven "I AM" sayings, it presents Jesus as the bread, the light, the way, and the resurrection — that we might believe and have life in his name.
What are the major themes of John?
John explores themes including Word Made Flesh, Belief, Eternal Life, I AM, Love. These themes shape the meaning and context of John 20:27.
What translation should I read John 20:27 in?
John 20:27 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize John 20:27?
John 20:27 reads (NET): “Then he said to Thomas,“Put your finger here, and examine my hands. Extend your hand and put it into my side. Do not continue in your unbelief, but believe.”” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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