Story 89 of 100 · Based on John 20:24-29
Jesus and Thomas
After rising, Jesus appeared to his disciples. But one of them, Thomas, was not with the others when Jesus came.
The other disciples told him:
—We have seen the Lord!
But Thomas answered:
—Unless I see the nail marks in his hands and put my finger where the nails were, and put my hand into his side, I will not believe.
A week later, the disciples were in a house again, and this time Thomas was with them. The doors were locked. Jesus came, stood among them and said:
—Peace be with you.
Then he said to Thomas:
—Put your finger here; see my hands. Reach out your hand and put it into my side. Stop doubting and believe.
Thomas answered him:
—My Lord and my God!
Jesus said to him:
—Because you have seen me, you have believed. Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.
Thomas doubted, but Jesus was not angry. He showed him what he needed in order to believe.
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Jesus says: "Peace be with you." Sleep in peace. Goodnight.