24Now
Thomas (called Didymus), one of the Twelve, was not with the disciples when Jesus came. 25So
the other disciples told him, "We have seen the Lord!"
But he said to them, "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 it."
26A
week later his disciples were in the house again, and Thomas was with them. Though the
doors were locked, Jesus came and stood among them and said, "Peace be with
you!" 27Then
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."
28Thomas
said to him, "My Lord and my God!"
29Then
Jesus told him, "Because you have seen me, you have believed; blessed are those who
have not seen and yet have believed."
30Jesus
did many other miraculous signs in the presence of his disciples, which are not recorded
in this book. 31But
these are written that you may believe
that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his
name.