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But Thomas, one of the twelve, called Didymus, wasn`t with them when Jesus came.
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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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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…
19th Century
Anglican
But Thomas, one of the twelve, called Didymus . . .—Compare Notes on John 11:16; John 14:5.
It is in ha…
Baptist
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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Thomas is singled out for special treatment because his confession provides a climactic illustration of the triumph of belief. “Thomas” is Aramaic …
16th Century
Protestant
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…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
But Thomas, one of the twelve, called Didymus The person here spoken of, is described by his Hebrew name Thomas, and…
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Presbyterian
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…
13th Century
Catholic
After describing our Savior’s appearance, the Evangelist now mentions the doubt of one of the disciples.
