Bible Strands
John 20:26
Eight days later, His disciples were once again inside with the doors locked, and Thomas was with them. Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you.”
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Jesus addresses the disciples, including Thomas, eight days after the first appearance while they are gathered indoors with doors locked.
The words — ὀκτὼ (oktō) means "eight," marking the precise interval, and Καὶ (Kai) means "and," linking this appearance directly to the prior narrative sequence.
The thread — The locked-door gathering mirrors John 20:19, while the spoken peace reflects the covenantal faithfulness of Isaiah 54:10 and the divine establishment of peace in Isaiah 26:12.
Why it lands — The text records Jesus initiating presence and speaking peace before demanding proof, requiring the reader to respond to His offered reconciliation rather than dictate terms to it.
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The Greek words
King James Version
And after eight days again his disciples were within, and Thomas with them: then came Jesus, the doors being shut, and stood in the midst, and said, Peace be unto you.
Cross-references
- John 20:19 It was the first day of the week, and that very evening, while the disciples were together with the doors locked for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them. “Peace be with you!” He said to them.
- Isaiah 54:10 Though the mountains may be removed and the hills may be shaken, My loving devotion will not depart from you, and My covenant of peace will not be broken,” says the LORD, who has compassion on you.
- Isaiah 26:12 O LORD, You will establish peace for us. For all that we have accomplished, You have done for us.
- Matthew 17:1 After six days Jesus took with Him Peter, James, and John the brother of James, and led them up a high mountain by themselves.
- Luke 9:28 About eight days after Jesus had said these things, He took with Him Peter, John, and James, and went up on a mountain to pray.
- John 14:27 Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled; do not be afraid.
- John 20:21 Again Jesus said to them, “Peace be with you. As the Father has sent Me, so also I am sending you.”
- Isaiah 27:5 Or let them lay claim to My protection; let them make peace with Me—yes, let them make peace with Me.”