John 20:20

The Passion Translation

Then he showed them the wounds of his hands and his side—they were overjoyed to see the Lord with their own eyes!

Cross References

Matthew 28:8

They rushed quickly to tell his disciples, and their hearts were filled with fear, awe, and great joy at the same time.

John 16:20

“Let me make it quite clear: You will weep and be overcome with grief over what happens to me. The unbelieving world will be happy, while you will be filled with sorrow. But know this, your sadness will turn into joy when you see me again!

John 16:22

“So will you also pass through a time of intense sorrow when I am taken from you, but you will see me again! And then your hearts will burst with joy, with no one being able to take it from you!

John 19:34

But one of the soldiers took a spear and pierced Jesus’ side, and blood and water gushed out.

John 20:25

So the disciples informed him, “We have seen the Lord with our own eyes!” Still unconvinced, Thomas replied, “There’s no way I’m going to believe this unless I personally see the wounds of the nails in his hands, touch them with my finger, and put my hand into the wound of his side where he was pierced!”

John 20:27

Then, looking into Thomas’ eyes, he said, “Put your finger here in the wounds of my hands. Here—put your hand into my wounded side and see for yourself. Thomas, don’t give in to your doubts any longer, just believe!”

1 John 1:1

We saw him with our very own eyes. We gazed upon him and heard him speak. Our hands actually touched him, the one who was from the beginning, the Living Expression of God.