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What was the relationship between Jesus and Thomas?

Thomas did not believe that Jesus had risen. When he saw him, he said, “My Lord and my God!” John 20:24-28

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John 20:28

Thomas answered, and said to him: My Lord, and my God.

Douay-Rheims Bible (Challoner revision), public domain.

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When the risen Jesus appeared to the disciples, Thomas was not with them. John 20:24

Thomas said he would not believe until he could see and touch the wounds in Jesus’ hands. John 20:25

A week later, Jesus came back and told Thomas to touch him. John 20:26-27 Thomas said to Jesus, “My Lord and my God!” John 20:28 Jesus said that blessed are…

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