John 20:28

Thomas confesses the risen Jesus as 'My Lord and my God,' the clearest declaration of Christ's deity in the Gospel. It matters because faith in Jesus rightly acknowledges Him as truly God.

Cross-references · 20

• John 1:1In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.
• Isa 9:6For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given, and the government will be upon His shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
• Isa 7:14Therefore the Lord Himself will give you a sign: Behold, the virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and will call Him Immanuel.
• 1 Tim 3:16By common confession, the mystery of godliness is great: He appeared in the flesh, was vindicated by the Spirit, was seen by angels, was proclaimed among the nations, was believed in throughout the world, was taken up in glory.
• Matt 14:33Then those who were in the boat worshiped Him, saying, “Truly You are the Son of God!”
• John 5:23so that all may honor the Son just as they honor the Father. Whoever does not honor the Son does not honor the Father who sent Him.
• Isa 25:9And in that day it will be said, “Surely this is our God; we have waited for Him, and He has saved us. This is the LORD for whom we have waited. Let us rejoice and be glad in His salvation.”
• Acts 7:59–60While they were stoning him, Stephen appealed, “Lord Jesus, receive my spirit.”
• Luke 24:52And they worshiped Him and returned to Jerusalem with great joy,
• Rev 5:9–14And they sang a new song: “Worthy are You to take the scroll and open its seals, because You were slain, and by Your blood You purchased for God those from every tribe and tongue and people and nation.
• John 20:16Jesus said to her, “Mary.” She turned and said to Him in Hebrew, “Rabboni!” (which means “Teacher”).
• John 9:35–38When Jesus heard that they had thrown him out, He found the man and said, “Do you believe in the Son of Man?”
• Ps 45:6Your throne, O God, endures forever and ever, and justice is the scepter of Your kingdom.
• John 20:31But these are written so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in His name.
• Ps 102:24–28I say: “O my God, do not take me in the midst of my days! Your years go on through all generations.
• Ps 118:24–28This is the day that the LORD has made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.
• Mal 3:1“Behold, I will send My messenger, who will prepare the way before Me. Then the Lord whom you seek will suddenly come to His temple—the Messenger of the covenant, in whom you delight—see, He is coming,” says the LORD of Hosts.
• Jer 23:5–6Behold, the days are coming, declares the LORD, when I will raise up for David a righteous Branch, and He will reign wisely as King and will administer justice and righteousness in the land.
• Isa 40:9–11Go up on a high mountain, O Zion, herald of good news. Raise your voice loudly, O Jerusalem, herald of good news. Lift it up, do not be afraid! Say to the cities of Judah, “Here is your God!”
• Ps 45:11and the king will desire your beauty; bow to him, for he is your lord.

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