But you are blessed. You understand the things you see with your eyes. And you understand the things you hear with your ears.
John 20:29 - Easy To Read Version Jesus said to Thomas, “You believe because you see me. Those people that believe without seeing me will be truly blessed.” Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 Jesus saith unto him, Thomas, because thou hast seen me, thou hast believed: blessed are they that have not seen, and yet have believed. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition Jesus said to him, Because you have seen Me, Thomas, do you now believe (trust, have faith)? Blessed and happy and to be envied are those who have never seen Me and yet have believed and adhered to and trusted and relied on Me. American Standard Version (1901) Jesus saith unto him, Because thou hast seen me, thou hast believed: blessed are they that have not seen, and yet have believed. Common English Bible Jesus replied, “Do you believe because you see me? Happy are those who don’t see and yet believe.” Catholic Public Domain Version Jesus said to him: "You have seen me, Thomas, so you have believed. Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed." Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version Jesus saith to him: Because thou hast seen me, Thomas, thou hast believed: blessed are they that have not seen, and have believed. |
But you are blessed. You understand the things you see with your eyes. And you understand the things you hear with your ears.
What a blessing is yours because you believed what the Lord (God) said to you! You believed this would happen.”
Then the other follower went in. This was the follower that had reached the tomb first. He saw what had happened and believed.
Jesus said to him, “You people must see miracles {\cf2\super [71]} and wonderful works before you will believe in me.”
Faith means being sure of the things we hope for. And faith means knowing that something is real even if we don’t see it.
Moses left Egypt. He left because he had faith. Moses was not afraid of the king’s (Pharaoh’s) anger. Moses continued strong like he could see the God that no person can see.
All these people are known for their faith. But none of these people got God’s great promise.
You have not seen Christ, but still you love him. You can’t see him now, but you believe in him. You are filled with a joy that cannot be explained. And that joy is full of glory.