Bible Strands
John 20:29
Jesus said to him, “Because you have seen Me, you have believed; blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.”
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Jesus addresses Thomas immediately after Thomas’s confession in John 20:28, responding to the moment of physical verification.
The words — ἑώρακας (heōrakas) translates literally as "you have seen," denoting the direct visual evidence that preceded Thomas’s declaration.
The thread — The text’s emphasis on belief without physical sight extends to 1 Peter 1:8, 2 Corinthians 5:7, and Hebrews 11:1.
Why it lands — The verse requires readers to accept the testimony of others as sufficient grounds for belief, rather than demanding personal visual proof.
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The Greek words
King James Version
Jesus saith unto him, Thomas, because thou hast seen me, thou hast believed: blessed are they that have not seen, and yet have believed.
Cross-references
- 1 Peter 1:8 Though you have not seen Him, you love Him; and though you do not see Him now, you believe in Him and rejoice with an inexpressible and glorious joy,
- 2 Corinthians 5:7 For we walk by faith, not by sight.
- Hebrews 11:1 Now faith is the assurance of what we hope for and the certainty of what we do not see.
- Hebrews 11:27 By faith Moses left Egypt, not fearing the king’s anger; he persevered because he saw Him who is invisible.
- Luke 1:45 Blessed is she who has believed that the Lord’s word to her will be fulfilled.”
- John 4:48 Jesus said to him, “Unless you people see signs and wonders, you will never believe.”
- John 20:8 Then the other disciple, who had reached the tomb first, also went in. And he saw and believed.
- Hebrews 11:39 These were all commended for their faith, yet they did not receive what was promised.