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What Does the Bible Say About Thomas?

15 Scripture references with full text and commentary

Understanding Thomas in the Bible

Discover 15 Bible verses about thomas. This comprehensive collection of Scripture quotes reveals God's wisdom and guidance on thomas, with verses from across the Old and New Testaments.

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Old Testament
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New Testament

Top 10 Verses About Thomas

  1. 1
    Matthew 10:3
    Philip, and Bartholomew; Thomas, and Matthew the publican; James the son of Alphaeus, and Lebbaeus, whose surname was Thaddaeus;
    KJV
  2. 2
    Mark 3:18
    And Andrew, and Philip, and Bartholomew, and Matthew, and Thomas, and James the son of Alphaeus, and Thaddaeus, and Simon the Canaanite,
    KJV
  3. 3
    Luke 6:15
    Matthew and Thomas, James the son of Alphaeus, and Simon called Zelotes,
    KJV
  4. 4
    John 11:16
    Then said Thomas, which is called Didymus, unto his fellowdisciples, Let us also go, that we may die with him.
    KJV
  5. 5
    John 14:5
    Thomas saith unto him, Lord, we know not whither thou goest; and how can we know the way?
    KJV
  6. 6
    John 20:24
    But Thomas, one of the twelve, called Didymus, was not with them when Jesus came.
    KJV
  7. 7
    John 20:25
    The other disciples therefore said unto him, We have seen the Lord. But he said unto them, Except I shall see in his hands the print of the nails, and put my finger into the print of the nails, and thrust my hand into his side, I will not believe.
    KJV
  8. 8
    John 20:26
    And after eight days again his disciples were within, and Thomas with them: then came Jesus, the doors being shut, and stood in the midst, and said, Peace be unto you.
    KJV
  9. 9
    John 20:27
    Then saith he to Thomas, Reach hither thy finger, and behold my hands; and reach hither thy hand, and thrust it into my side: and be not faithless, but believing.
    KJV
  10. 10
    John 20:28
    And Thomas answered and said unto him, My Lord and my God.
    KJV

Subtopics of Thomas

Called DIDYMUS
One of the twelve apostles
Present at the raising of Lazarus
Asks Jesus the way to the Father' s house
Absent when Jesus first appeared to the disciples after the resurrection
Skepticism of
Sees Jesus after the resurrection
Lives with the other apostles in Jerusalem
Loyalty of, to Jesus
Asks Jesus the way to the Father's house
Dwells with the other apostles in Jerusalem

New Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Thomas? (15 Verses)

Philip, and Bartholomew; Thomas, and Matthew the publican; James the son of Alphaeus, and Lebbaeus, whose surname was Thaddaeus;
And Andrew, and Philip, and Bartholomew, and Matthew, and Thomas, and James the son of Alphaeus, and Thaddaeus, and Simon the Canaanite,
Matthew and Thomas, James the son of Alphaeus, and Simon called Zelotes,
Then said Thomas, which is called Didymus, unto his fellowdisciples, Let us also go, that we may die with him.
Thomas saith unto him, Lord, we know not whither thou goest; and how can we know the way?
But Thomas, one of the twelve, called Didymus, was not with them when Jesus came.
The other disciples therefore said unto him, We have seen the Lord. But he said unto them, Except I shall see in his hands the print of the nails, and put my finger into the print of the nails, and thrust my hand into his side, I will not believe.
And after eight days again his disciples were within, and Thomas with them: then came Jesus, the doors being shut, and stood in the midst, and said, Peace be unto you.
Then saith he to Thomas, Reach hither thy finger, and behold my hands; and reach hither thy hand, and thrust it into my side: and be not faithless, but believing.
And Thomas answered and said unto him, My Lord and my God.
Jesus saith unto him, Thomas, because thou hast seen me, thou hast believed: blessed are they that have not seen, and yet have believed.
After these things Jesus shewed himself again to the disciples at the sea of Tiberias; and on this wise shewed he himself.
There were together Simon Peter, and Thomas called Didymus, and Nathanael of Cana in Galilee, and the sons of Zebedee, and two other of his disciples.
And when they were come in, they went up into an upper room, where abode both Peter, and James, and John, and Andrew, Philip, and Thomas, Bartholomew, and Matthew, James the son of Alphaeus, and Simon Zelotes, and Judas the brother of James.
These all continued with one accord in prayer and supplication, with the women, and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with his brethren.

How to Study What the Bible Says About Thomas

  1. 1

    Begin by reading through every verse listed on this page, noting which ones speak most directly to your current season of life. Write them down and revisit them throughout the week.

  2. 2

    Use a concordance or the search tools on this site to find additional passages about thomas. Look for patterns across both the Old and New Testaments to gain a complete picture of what God reveals on this subject.

  3. 3

    Study the context of each verse. Read the surrounding chapter to understand who was speaking, who the audience was, and what circumstances prompted the passage. Context prevents misapplication.

  4. 4

    Memorise at least one key verse about thomas and meditate on it daily. Scripture memory transforms thinking and equips you to apply God's Word in real-time situations.

Practical Application

Studying what the Bible says about thomas is only the beginning. Scripture is meant to be lived out in daily obedience and faith. Here are practical steps to apply these truths:

  • Identify one area of your life where the biblical teaching on thomas needs to be applied more consistently. Write a specific, actionable step you can take this week.

  • Share what you have learned about thomas with a fellow believer or in a small group setting. Teaching others solidifies your own understanding and encourages mutual growth.

  • Pray through the key verses about thomas, asking God to reveal how His Word applies to your relationships, decisions, and daily habits.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Bible say about thomas?
Discover 15 Bible verses about thomas. This comprehensive collection of Scripture quotes reveals God's wisdom and guidance on thomas, with verses from across the Old and New Testaments. The Bible contains 15 key verses about thomas spanning both Old and New Testaments.
How many Bible verses about thomas are there?
There are 15 key Bible verses about thomas compiled in this study guide, drawn from books across both the Old and New Testaments.
What is the best verse about thomas?
One of the most well-known and frequently cited verses about thomas is Matthew 10:3 — "Philip, and Bartholomew; Thomas, and Matthew the publican; James the son of Alphaeus, and Lebbaeus, whose surname was Thaddaeus;"
Where in the Bible does it talk about thomas?
Thomas is discussed throughout the Bible in both the Old and New Testaments. You can find 15 references to this topic across multiple books including the Psalms, Proverbs, the Gospels, and the Epistles.

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