Believe Without Seeing

8 days after the Resurrection of Jesus Christ

But Thomas...was not with them when Jesus came. The other disciples told him,
"We saw the Master (He is risen from the dead)."

But he said, "Unless I see the nail holes in His hands, put my fingers in the nail holes, and stick my hand in His side, I won't believe it."

Eight days later, His disciples were again in the room. This time Thomas was with them. Jesus came through the locked doors, stood among them, and said, "Peace to you."

Then He focused His attention to Thomas. "Take your finger and examine My hands. Take your hand and stick it in My side. Don't be unbelieving. Believe."

Thomas said, "My Master! My God!"

Jesus said, "So, you believe because you've seen with your own eyes. Even better blessings are in store for those who believe without seeing."

(The Message Bible, John 20:20-31)