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 to us a child is born. To us a son is given; and the government will be on his shoulders. His name 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 conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel.
• 1 Tim 3:16Without controversy, the mystery of godliness is great: God was revealed in the flesh, justified in the spirit, seen by angels, preached among the nations, believed on in the world, and received up in glory.
• Matt 14:33Those who were in the boat came and worshiped him, saying, “You are truly the Son of God!”
• John 5:23that all may honor the Son, even as they honor the Father. He who doesn’t honor the Son doesn’t honor the Father who sent him.
• Isa 25:9It shall be said in that day, “Behold, this is our God! We have waited for him, and he will save us! This is Yahweh! We have waited for him. We will be glad and rejoice in his salvation!”
• Acts 7:59–60They stoned Stephen as he called out, saying, “Lord Jesus, receive my spirit!”
• Luke 24:52They worshiped him, and returned to Jerusalem with great joy,
• Rev 5:9–14They sang a new song, saying, “You are worthy to take the book, and to open its seals: for you were killed, and bought us for God with your blood, out of every tribe, language, people, and nation,
• John 20:16Jesus said to her, “Mary.” She turned and said to him, “Rabboni!” which is to say, “Teacher!”
• John 9:35–38Jesus heard that they had thrown him out, and finding him, he said, “Do you believe in the Son of God?”
• Ps 45:6Your throne, God, is forever and ever. A scepter of equity is the scepter of your kingdom.
• John 20:31but these are written, that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that believing you may have life in his name.
• Ps 102:24–28I said, “My God, don’t take me away in the middle of my days. Your years are throughout all generations.
• Ps 118:24–28This is the day that Yahweh has made. We will rejoice and be glad in it!
• Mal 3:1“Behold, I send my messenger, and he will prepare the way before me; and the Lord, whom you seek, will suddenly come to his temple; and the messenger of the covenant, whom you desire, behold, he comes!” says Yahweh of Armies.
• Jer 23:5–6“Behold, the days come,” says Yahweh, “that I will raise to David a righteous Branch, and he shall reign as king and deal wisely, and shall execute justice and righteousness in the land.
• Isa 40:9–11You who tell good news to Zion, go up on a high mountain. You who tell good news to Jerusalem, lift up your voice with strength. Lift it up. Don’t be afraid. Say to the cities of Judah, “Behold, your God!”
• Ps 45:11So the king will desire your beauty, honor him, for he is your lord.

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