Holy Bible: Easy-to-Read Version
Book of John
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Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 20:19 DSN -> Synopsis on 20:19 GEB -> Study Notes on 20:19 GSB -> Study Notes on 20:19 JFB -> Commentary on 20:19 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 20:19 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 20:19 PNT -> Commentary on 20:19 RWP -> Study Notes on 20:19 TFG -> Commentary on 20:19 TSK -> Commentary on 20:19 TSK -> Entry for 20:19 WEN -> Notes on 20:19 NTB -> Jesus, The Christ; Peace; Persecution TTT -> Miracles of Christ, The; Resurrection of Christ, The EBD -> Sabbath SBD -> Day; John, Gospel of TV -> Devotional using 20:19 WJD -> Devotional using 20:19 TV -> Devotional using 20:19 WJD -> Devotional using 20:19 TV -> Devotional using 20:19 20:19 - [In Context] The day was Sunday. That same evening the followers were together. The doors were locked, because they were afraid of the Jewish leaders. Then Jesus came and stood among them. Jesus said, "Peace be with you!"
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 20:20 DSN -> Synopsis on 20:20 GEB -> Study Notes on 20:20 GSB -> Study Notes on 20:20 JFB -> Commentary on 20:20 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 20:20 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 20:20 PNT -> Commentary on 20:20 RWP -> Study Notes on 20:20 TFG -> Commentary on 20:20 TSK -> Commentary on 20:20 TSK -> Entry for 20:20 WEN -> Notes on 20:20 NTB -> Jesus, The Christ; Love TTT -> Resurrection of Christ, The EBD -> Sabbath SBD -> John, Gospel of WJD -> Devotional using 20:20 WJD -> Devotional using 20:20 20:20 - [In Context] After Jesus said this, he showed the followers his hands and his side. The followers were very happy when they saw the Lord.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 20:21 DSN -> Synopsis on 20:21 GEB -> Study Notes on 20:21 GSB -> Study Notes on 20:21 JFB -> Commentary on 20:21 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 20:21 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 20:21 PNT -> Commentary on 20:21 RWP -> Study Notes on 20:21 TFG -> Commentary on 20:21 TSK -> Commentary on 20:21 TSK -> Entry for 20:21 WEN -> Notes on 20:21 NTB -> God; Jesus, The Christ; Jesus, The Christ (continued); Salutations TTT -> Christ, the Head of the Church EBD -> Apostle; Sabbath SBD -> John, Gospel of UTM -> Devotional using 20:21 WJD -> Devotional using 20:21 WJD -> Devotional using 20:21 20:21 - [In Context] Then Jesus said again, "Peace be with you! The Father sent me. In the same way, I now send you."
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 20:22 DSN -> Synopsis on 20:22 GEB -> Study Notes on 20:22 GSB -> Study Notes on 20:22 JFB -> Commentary on 20:22 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 20:22 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 20:22 PNT -> Commentary on 20:22 RWP -> Study Notes on 20:22 TFG -> Commentary on 20:22 TSK -> Commentary on 20:22 TSK -> Entry for 20:22 WEN -> Notes on 20:22 NTB -> Holy Spirit; Jesus, The Christ; Trinity TTT -> Apostles, The; Gift of the Holy Spirit, The EBD -> Sabbath SBD -> John, Gospel of WJD -> Devotional using 20:22 WJD -> Devotional using 20:22 20:22 - [In Context] After Jesus said that, he breathed {on the followers}. Jesus said, "Receive the Holy Spirit. F266
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 20:23 DSN -> Synopsis on 20:23 GEB -> Study Notes on 20:23 GSB -> Study Notes on 20:23 JFB -> Commentary on 20:23 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 20:23 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 20:23 PNT -> Commentary on 20:23 RWP -> Study Notes on 20:23 TFG -> Commentary on 20:23 TSK -> Commentary on 20:23 TSK -> Entry for 20:23 WEN -> Notes on 20:23 NTB -> Apostles; Church; Court; Jesus, The Christ; Minister, Christian; Sin; Vicegerency EBD -> Sabbath SBD -> John, Gospel of WJD -> Devotional using 20:23 WJD -> Devotional using 20:23 20:23 - [In Context] If you forgive people's sins, then their sins are forgiven. If you don't forgive people's sins, then their sins are not forgiven."
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 20:24 DSN -> Synopsis on 20:24 GEB -> Study Notes on 20:24 GSB -> Study Notes on 20:24 JFB -> Commentary on 20:24 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 20:24 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 20:24 PNT -> Commentary on 20:24 RWP -> Study Notes on 20:24 TFG -> Commentary on 20:24 TSK -> Commentary on 20:24 TSK -> Entry for 20:24 WEN -> Notes on 20:24 NTB -> Thomas TTT -> Resurrection of Christ, The EBD -> Didymus; Thomas SBD -> Didymus; John, Gospel of WJD -> Devotional using 20:24 WJD -> Devotional using 20:24 20:24 - [In Context] Thomas (called Didymus) was not with the followers when Jesus came. Thomas was one of the twelve.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 20:25 DSN -> Synopsis on 20:25 GEB -> Study Notes on 20:25 GSB -> Study Notes on 20:25 JFB -> Commentary on 20:25 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 20:25 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 20:25 PNT -> Commentary on 20:25 RWP -> Study Notes on 20:25 TFG -> Commentary on 20:25 TSK -> Commentary on 20:25 TSK -> Entry for 20:25 WEN -> Notes on 20:25 NTB -> Thomas; Unbelief TTT -> Prophecies Respecting Christ; Unbelief EBD -> Nail; Thomas; Type SBD -> John, Gospel of; Thomas WJD -> Devotional using 20:25 WJD -> Devotional using 20:25 20:25 - [In Context] The other followers told Thomas, "We saw the Lord." Thomas said, "I will not believe it until I see the nail holes in his hands. And I will not believe until I put my finger where the nails were and put my hand into his side."
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 20:26 DSN -> Synopsis on 20:26 GEB -> Study Notes on 20:26 GSB -> Study Notes on 20:26 JFB -> Commentary on 20:26 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 20:26 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 20:26 PNT -> Commentary on 20:26 RWP -> Study Notes on 20:26 TFG -> Commentary on 20:26 TSK -> Commentary on 20:26 TSK -> Entry for 20:26 WEN -> Notes on 20:26 NTB -> Jesus, The Christ; Thomas TTT -> Resurrection of Christ, The; Sabbath, The EBD -> Resurrection of Christ; Sabbath; Thomas SBD -> John the apostle; John, Gospel of WJD -> Devotional using 20:26 WJD -> Devotional using 20:26 20:26 - [In Context] A week later the followers were in the house again. Thomas was with them. The doors were locked, but Jesus came and stood among them. Jesus said, "Peace be with you!"
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 20:27 DSN -> Synopsis on 20:27 GEB -> Study Notes on 20:27 GSB -> Study Notes on 20:27 JFB -> Commentary on 20:27 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 20:27 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 20:27 PNT -> Commentary on 20:27 RWP -> Study Notes on 20:27 TFG -> Commentary on 20:27 TSK -> Commentary on 20:27 TSK -> Entry for 20:27 WEN -> Notes on 20:27 NTB -> Backsliders; Faith; Jesus, The Christ; Jesus, The Christ (continued); Spear; Thomas; Unbelief TTT -> Human Nature of Christ, The; Resurrection of Christ, The; Unbelief EBD -> Resurrection of Christ; Thomas SBD -> John, Gospel of WJD -> Devotional using 20:27 WJD -> Devotional using 20:27 20:27 - [In Context] Then Jesus said to Thomas, "Put your finger here. Look at my hands. Put your hand here in my side. Stop doubting and start believing."
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 20:28 DSN -> Synopsis on 20:28 GEB -> Study Notes on 20:28 GSB -> Study Notes on 20:28 JFB -> Commentary on 20:28 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 20:28 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 20:28 PNT -> Commentary on 20:28 RWP -> Study Notes on 20:28 SRN -> Study Notes on 20:28 TFG -> Commentary on 20:28 TSK -> Commentary on 20:28 TSK -> Entry for 20:28 WEN -> Notes on 20:28 NTB -> Backsliders; Faith; Jesus, The Christ; Thomas TTT -> Christ is God; Faith; Titles and Names of Christ; Trinity, The EBD -> Resurrection of Christ; Thomas SBD -> John, Gospel of WJD -> Devotional using 20:28 WJD -> Devotional using 20:28 20:28 - [In Context] Thomas said to Jesus, "My Lord and my God!"
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 20:29 DSN -> Synopsis on 20:29 GEB -> Study Notes on 20:29 GSB -> Study Notes on 20:29 JFB -> Commentary on 20:29 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 20:29 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 20:29 PNT -> Commentary on 20:29 RWP -> Study Notes on 20:29 TFG -> Commentary on 20:29 TSK -> Commentary on 20:29 TSK -> Entry for 20:29 WEN -> Notes on 20:29 NTB -> Backsliders; Faith; Jesus, The Christ; Thomas EBD -> Thomas SBD -> John, Gospel of; Thomas WJD -> Devotional using 20:29 WJD -> Devotional using 20:29 20:29 - [In Context] Jesus said to Thomas, "You believe because you see me. Those people that believe without seeing me will be truly blessed."
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 20:30 DSN -> Synopsis on 20:30 GEB -> Study Notes on 20:30 GSB -> Study Notes on 20:30 JFB -> Commentary on 20:30 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 20:30 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 20:30 PNT -> Commentary on 20:30 RWP -> Study Notes on 20:30 TFG -> Commentary on 20:30 TSK -> Commentary on 20:30 TSK -> Entry for 20:30 WEN -> Notes on 20:30 NTB -> Miracles TTT -> Miracles SBD -> John, Gospel of WJD -> Devotional using 20:30 WJD -> Devotional using 20:30 20:30 - [In Context] Jesus did many other miracles F267 that his followers saw. Those miracles are not written in this book.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 20:31 DSN -> Synopsis on 20:31 GEB -> Study Notes on 20:31 JFB -> Commentary on 20:31 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 20:31 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 20:31 PNT -> Commentary on 20:31 RWP -> Study Notes on 20:31 TSK -> Commentary on 20:31 TSK -> Entry for 20:31 WEN -> Notes on 20:31 NTB -> Faith; Jesus, The Christ (continued); Life; Miracles; Salvation; Word Of God TTT -> Faith; Miracles; Scriptures, The EBD -> John, Gospel of SBD -> John, Gospel of WJD -> Devotional using 20:31 WJD -> Devotional using 20:31 20:31 - [In Context] But these things are written so that you can believe that Jesus is the Christ, F268 the Son of God. Then, by believing, you can have life through his name.
FOOTNOTES: F266: Spirit, Holy Spirit   Also called the Spirit of God, the Spirit of Christ, and the Comforter. Joined with God and Christ, he does God's work among people in the world. F267: miracle(s)   Miracles are amazing works done by God's power. F268: Christ   The "anointed one" (Messiah) or chosen one of God.

Abbreviations Legend: BCC - Burton Coffman; DSN - Darby's Synopsis; GEB - Gill's Exposition; GSB - Geneva Study Bible; JFB - Jamieson, Fausset, Brown; MHC-COM - Matthew Henry Complete; MHC-CON - Matthew Henry Concise; PNT - People's New Testament; RWP - Robertson's Word Pictures; SRN - Scofield Reference Notes; TFG - The Fourfold Gospel; TSK - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge; WEN - Wesley's Explanatory Notes; NTB - Nave's Topical Bible; TSK - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge; TTT - Torrey's Topical Textbook; EBD - Easton's Bible Dictionary; SBD - Smith's Bible Dictionary; TV - Today's Verse; WJD - What Jesus Did!; UTM - My Utmost for His Highest; Copyright Statement - Holy Bible: Easy-to-Read Version © 2001 by World Bible Translation Center, Inc. and used by permission.