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More Than a Doubter
Commentators describe Thomas not just as a doubter, but as a loyal, outspoken, yet pessimistic disciple. His absence is seen as a reflection of his deep, broken-hearted grief over Jesus's death. He had lost hope and isolated himself, a tendency common in those experiencing profound sorrow.
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AT Robertson
On John 20:24
Didymus (Διδυμος). The same expression applied to Thomas in 11:16; 21:2, but nowhere else in N.T. Old word for twin (double), "the…
Charles Ellicott
On John 20:24
19th Century
Bishop
But Thomas, one of the twelve, called Didymus . . .—Compare Notes on John 11:16; John 14:5.
It is in ha…
Charles Spurgeon
On John 20:24
19th Century
Preacher
But Thomas, one of the twelve, called Didymus, was not with them when Jesus came (John 20:24).
Perhaps he lived a long …
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On John 20:24
Thomas is singled out for special treatment because his confession provides a climactic illustration of the triumph of belief. “Thomas” is Aramaic …
John Calvin
On John 20:24
16th Century
Theologian
But Thomas, one of the twelve. The unbelief of Thomas is related here, so that by it the faith of the godly may be more fully con…
John Gill
On John 20:24
17th Century
Pastor
But Thomas, one of the twelve, called Didymus
The person here spoken of, is described by his Hebrew name Thomas, and…
Matthew Henry
On John 20:19–25
17th Century
Minister
This was the first day of the week, and this day is afterwards often mentioned by the sacred writers, for it was evidently set apart as the Christi…