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The Higher Blessing of Faith
Commentators unanimously highlight that Jesus praises a higher form of faith—one that doesn't rely on physical sight. While Thomas's belief after seeing was accepted, Jesus pronounces a special blessing on all future believers whose faith is founded on the testimony of God's Word. As John Calvin notes, true faith rises above the world and rests on the Word alone, not on sensory experience.
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Albert Barnes
On John 20:29
18th Century
Theologian
Because you have seen me. Because you have looked upon my body, and seen the proofs that I am the same Saviour that was crucified. Jesus h…
AT Robertson
On John 20:29
Thou hast believed (πεπιστευκας). Perfect active indicative. Probably interrogative, but "it was sight, not touch th…
Charles Ellicott
On John 20:29
19th Century
Bishop
Jesus says to him, Thomas, because you have seen me, you have believed.—The name “Thomas” is omitted in all the better ma…
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Charles Spurgeon
On John 20:29
19th Century
Preacher
Jesus says to him, Thomas, because you have seen me, you have believed:
That is well.
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On John 20:29
Jesus’ commendation of Thomas is extended to all others who, like Thomas, place a final faith in him but who, unlike Thomas, have no opportunity to…
John Calvin
On John 20:29
16th Century
Theologian
Because you have seen me, Thomas. Christ blames nothing in Thomas, except that he was so slow to believe that he needed to be forcefully d…
John Gill
On John 20:29
17th Century
Pastor
Jesus says to him, Thomas
The word Thomas is omitted in the Alexandrian copy, and in Beza's ancient copy, and in som…
Matthew Henry
On John 20:26–29
17th Century
Minister
That one day in seven should be religiously observed, was an institution from the beginning. And that, in the kingdom of the Messiah, the first day…