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Thomas therefore, who is called Didymus, said unto his fellow-disciples, Let us also go, that we may die with him.

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A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson

A.T.Robertson

19th Century
Southern Baptist
19th Century

Didymus (Διδυμος). The word means twin. Clearly Thomas had a twin brother or sister. Applied two other times to him (20:24; 21:2).…

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Thomas, which is called Didymus. These names express the same thing. One is Hebrew and the other Greek. The name means a twin.

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Then (or, better, therefore) said Thomas, which is called Didymus.—The second of these names is the Greek translation of…

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

CharlesSpurgeon

19th Century
Baptist
19th Century

Howbeit Jesus spake of his death: but they thought that he had spoken of taking of rest in sleep. Then said Jesus unto them plainly, Lazarus is…

Church Fathers

Church Fathers

ChurchFathers

1st Century
Early Church
1st Century

St. John Chrysostom: After comforting His disciples in one way, He comforts them in another by telling them they were not goin…

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor'sBible Commentary

20th Century
20th Century

Thomas’s comment marks his first appearance in this book. John’s gospel does not contain a complete list of the Twelve, though they are mentioned a…

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

Then Thomas. Until now, the disciples had endeavored to hinder Christ from going. Thomas is now prepared to follow, but it is wit…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

Then said Thomas, who is called Didymous
The former was his Hebrew name, and the latter his Greek name, and both sig…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Since we are sure to rise again at the last, why should not the believing hope of that resurrection to eternal life make it as easy for us to put o…

Thomas Aquinas

Thomas Aquinas

ThomasAquinas

13th Century
Catholic
13th Century
  1. Above, our Lord mentioned His intention of going to the place where Lazarus had died; now He reveals His intention to raise him.

    T…

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