Second appearance to the Apostles. Climax of the Gospel in the Confession of Thomas.
26. After eight days
] i.e. on the next Sunday, both Sundays being counted in. Here we have the beginning of the observance of the Lord's Day, as the weekly memorial of the Resurrection. The other NT. references are Acts 20:7; 1 Corinthians 16:2; Revelation 1:10. Within] viz. in the same upper room in Jerusalem; not, as some think, in Galilee. Thomas with them] His presence shows a willingness to be convinced. The doors being shut] see on Revelation 1:19.

Continues after advertising
Continues after advertising