Thematic Bible
John 20:1 (show verse)
Mary Magdalene arrived at the tomb early on the first day of the week while it was still dark. She saw the stone was taken away from the tomb.
Burial » Burying places » Closed with stones
Distinctions of women » Some special distinctions » First at the tomb
Fidelity » Of women » First at the tomb
Jesus Christ » History of » Arises from the dead (just outside jerusalem)
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » Resurrection
Love » Instances of love for jesus » Mary magdalene and other disciples
Mary » Magdalene » Present at the crucifixion
Women » Good » Mary magdalene
Women » Distinctions of » First at the tomb
Women » Fidelity of » First at the tomb
Distinctions of women » Some special distinctions » First at the tomb
Fidelity » Of women » First at the tomb
Jesus Christ » History of » Arises from the dead (just outside jerusalem)
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » Resurrection
Love » Instances of love for jesus » Mary magdalene and other disciples
Mary » Magdalene » Present at the crucifixion
Women » Good » Mary magdalene
Women » Distinctions of » First at the tomb
Women » Fidelity of » First at the tomb
John 20:2 (show verse)
She ran to Simon Peter and the other disciple whom Jesus loved and said to them: They have taken the Lord away out of the tomb. We do not know where they laid him.
Insight » Lack of
Jesus Christ » History of » Arises from the dead (just outside jerusalem)
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » Resurrection
John » The apostle » Present at the gravesite of jesus
John, beloved disciple » Refers to Christian love twenty-five or more, times in his epistles » Beloved disciple
Love » Instances of love for jesus » Mary magdalene and other disciples
Peter » Visits the gravesite of jesus
Women » Good » Mary magdalene
Jesus Christ » History of » Arises from the dead (just outside jerusalem)
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » Resurrection
John » The apostle » Present at the gravesite of jesus
John, beloved disciple » Refers to Christian love twenty-five or more, times in his epistles » Beloved disciple
Love » Instances of love for jesus » Mary magdalene and other disciples
Peter » Visits the gravesite of jesus
Women » Good » Mary magdalene
John 20:3 (show verse)
Peter and the other disciple went to the tomb.
John 20:4 (show verse)
They both ran together. The other disciple out ran Peter and got to the tomb first.
John 20:5 (show verse)
He stooped and looked inside where he saw the linen clothes. He did not enter.
John 20:6 (show verse)
Simon Peter followed him to the tomb and entered to see the linen clothes laying there.
John 20:7 (show verse)
The napkin that was on his head was not with the linen clothes. It was rolled up by itself.
John 20:8 (show verse)
The other disciple entered the tomb. He saw and believed.
John 20:9 (show verse)
They still did not know the Scripture that he must rise from the dead.
Ignorance » Of God's word » Of the word, perilous
Jesus Christ » History of » Arises from the dead (just outside jerusalem)
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » Resurrection
Jesus Christ, Resurrection » Apostles » At first did not understand the predictions respecting
The bible » Purpose » Ignorance of, perilous
Jesus Christ » History of » Arises from the dead (just outside jerusalem)
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » Resurrection
Jesus Christ, Resurrection » Apostles » At first did not understand the predictions respecting
The bible » Purpose » Ignorance of, perilous
John 20:10 (show verse)
The disciples went away again to their own home.
John 20:11 (show verse)
Mary stood outside the tomb weeping. She stooped and looked into the tomb.
Christ » Love for examples of love for Christ » Mary magdalene
The Dead » Mourning for » Examples of grief
Friendship » Instances of » The marys, and joseph of arimathaea, for jesus
Jesus Christ » History of » Arises from the dead (just outside jerusalem)
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » Resurrection
Love » Instances of love for jesus » Mary magdalene and other disciples
Love » For Christ » Mary magdalene
Love to Christ » Exemplified » Mary magdalene
Mary » Magdalene » Present at the crucifixion
Mary » Showed her gratitude » Given a wonderful revelation
Mourning » Examples of grief
Spiritual » Examples of love for Christ » Mary magdalene
Trouble » Instances of » Mary at the gravesite of jesus
Weeping » Instances of » Of mary magdalene
Women » Good » Mary magdalene
The Dead » Mourning for » Examples of grief
Friendship » Instances of » The marys, and joseph of arimathaea, for jesus
Jesus Christ » History of » Arises from the dead (just outside jerusalem)
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » Resurrection
Love » Instances of love for jesus » Mary magdalene and other disciples
Love » For Christ » Mary magdalene
Love to Christ » Exemplified » Mary magdalene
Mary » Magdalene » Present at the crucifixion
Mary » Showed her gratitude » Given a wonderful revelation
Mourning » Examples of grief
Spiritual » Examples of love for Christ » Mary magdalene
Trouble » Instances of » Mary at the gravesite of jesus
Weeping » Instances of » Of mary magdalene
Women » Good » Mary magdalene
John 20:12 (show verse)
She saw two angels in white sitting, one at the head, and one at the feet, where the body of Jesus had lain.
Angel (a spirit) » Appearances of » At the tomb of jesus
Friendship » Instances of » The marys, and joseph of arimathaea, for jesus
Jesus Christ » History of » Arises from the dead (just outside jerusalem)
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » Resurrection
Love » Instances of love for jesus » Mary magdalene and other disciples
Mary » Magdalene » Present at the crucifixion
Mary » Showed her gratitude » Given a wonderful revelation
Trouble » Instances of » Mary at the gravesite of jesus
Women » Good » Mary magdalene
Friendship » Instances of » The marys, and joseph of arimathaea, for jesus
Jesus Christ » History of » Arises from the dead (just outside jerusalem)
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » Resurrection
Love » Instances of love for jesus » Mary magdalene and other disciples
Mary » Magdalene » Present at the crucifixion
Mary » Showed her gratitude » Given a wonderful revelation
Trouble » Instances of » Mary at the gravesite of jesus
Women » Good » Mary magdalene
John 20:13 (show verse)
Woman why do you weep, they asked? She told them: They have taken my Lord and I do not know where they laid him.
Friendship » Instances of » The marys, and joseph of arimathaea, for jesus
Jesus Christ » History of » Arises from the dead (just outside jerusalem)
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » Resurrection
Love » Instances of love for jesus » Mary magdalene and other disciples
Mary » Magdalene » Present at the crucifixion
Mary » Showed her gratitude » Given a wonderful revelation
Trouble » Instances of » Mary at the gravesite of jesus
Women » Good » Mary magdalene
Jesus Christ » History of » Arises from the dead (just outside jerusalem)
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » Resurrection
Love » Instances of love for jesus » Mary magdalene and other disciples
Mary » Magdalene » Present at the crucifixion
Mary » Showed her gratitude » Given a wonderful revelation
Trouble » Instances of » Mary at the gravesite of jesus
Women » Good » Mary magdalene
John 20:14 (show verse)
She turned and look there was Jesus standing nearby. She did not know it was Jesus.
Friendship » Instances of » The marys, and joseph of arimathaea, for jesus
Jesus Christ » History of » Arises from the dead (just outside jerusalem)
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » Resurrection
Love » Instances of love for jesus » Mary magdalene and other disciples
Mary » Magdalene » Recognizes jesus after the resurrection
Mary » Showed her gratitude » Given a wonderful revelation
Trouble » Instances of » Mary at the gravesite of jesus
Women » Good » Mary magdalene
Women » First to whom the risen lord appeared
Jesus Christ » History of » Arises from the dead (just outside jerusalem)
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » Resurrection
Love » Instances of love for jesus » Mary magdalene and other disciples
Mary » Magdalene » Recognizes jesus after the resurrection
Mary » Showed her gratitude » Given a wonderful revelation
Trouble » Instances of » Mary at the gravesite of jesus
Women » Good » Mary magdalene
Women » First to whom the risen lord appeared
John 20:15 (show verse)
Jesus said to her: Woman, why do you weep? Who are you looking for? She thought he was the gardener. She said: Sir, if you have carried him somewhere else tell me where you laid him and I will take him away.
Art » Primitive » Of the gardener
Arts and crafts » Names of various » Gardeners
Arts of the » Gardener
Friendship » Instances of » The marys, and joseph of arimathaea, for jesus
Gardens » Taken care of by gardeners
Jesus Christ » History of » Arises from the dead (just outside jerusalem)
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » Resurrection
Love » Instances of love for jesus » Mary magdalene and other disciples
Mary » Magdalene » Recognizes jesus after the resurrection
Mary » Showed her gratitude » Given a wonderful revelation
Trouble » Instances of » Mary at the gravesite of jesus
Women » Good » Mary magdalene
Women » First to whom the risen lord appeared
Arts and crafts » Names of various » Gardeners
Arts of the » Gardener
Friendship » Instances of » The marys, and joseph of arimathaea, for jesus
Gardens » Taken care of by gardeners
Jesus Christ » History of » Arises from the dead (just outside jerusalem)
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » Resurrection
Love » Instances of love for jesus » Mary magdalene and other disciples
Mary » Magdalene » Recognizes jesus after the resurrection
Mary » Showed her gratitude » Given a wonderful revelation
Trouble » Instances of » Mary at the gravesite of jesus
Women » Good » Mary magdalene
Women » First to whom the risen lord appeared
John 20:16 (show verse)
Jesus said: Mary. She turned and said to him in Hebrew: Rabboni, which is to say, Teacher.
Friendship » Instances of » The marys, and joseph of arimathaea, for jesus
Jesus Christ » History of » Arises from the dead (just outside jerusalem)
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » Resurrection
Jesus Christ » Names of » Rabbi, rabboni
Love » Instances of love for jesus » Mary magdalene and other disciples
Mary » Magdalene » Recognizes jesus after the resurrection
Mary » Showed her gratitude » Given a wonderful revelation
Rabbi » Jesus called "rabboni,"
Trouble » Instances of » Mary at the gravesite of jesus
Women » Good » Mary magdalene
Women » First to whom the risen lord appeared
Jesus Christ » History of » Arises from the dead (just outside jerusalem)
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » Resurrection
Jesus Christ » Names of » Rabbi, rabboni
Love » Instances of love for jesus » Mary magdalene and other disciples
Mary » Magdalene » Recognizes jesus after the resurrection
Mary » Showed her gratitude » Given a wonderful revelation
Rabbi » Jesus called "rabboni,"
Trouble » Instances of » Mary at the gravesite of jesus
Women » Good » Mary magdalene
Women » First to whom the risen lord appeared
John 20:17 (show verse)
Jesus said: Do not touch me for I am not yet ascended to the Father. Go to my brothers, and say to them, I ascend to my Father and you're Father, and my God and your God. (Revelation 3:12)
Adoption » Saints become brethren of Christ by
Jesus Christ, Ascension Of » Foretold by himself
Christ » Appears, after his resurrection » Ascension of
Friendship » Instances of » The marys, and joseph of arimathaea, for jesus
Jesus Christ » Where jesus Christ ascended to
Jesus Christ » History of » Arises from the dead (just outside jerusalem)
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » Resurrection
Love » Instances of love for jesus » Mary magdalene and other disciples
Mary » Magdalene » Recognizes jesus after the resurrection
Mary » Showed her gratitude » Given a wonderful revelation
Titles and names of saints » Brethren of Christ
Trouble » Instances of » Mary at the gravesite of jesus
Women » First to whom the risen lord appeared
Jesus Christ, Ascension Of » Foretold by himself
Christ » Appears, after his resurrection » Ascension of
Friendship » Instances of » The marys, and joseph of arimathaea, for jesus
Jesus Christ » Where jesus Christ ascended to
Jesus Christ » History of » Arises from the dead (just outside jerusalem)
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » Resurrection
Love » Instances of love for jesus » Mary magdalene and other disciples
Mary » Magdalene » Recognizes jesus after the resurrection
Mary » Showed her gratitude » Given a wonderful revelation
Titles and names of saints » Brethren of Christ
Trouble » Instances of » Mary at the gravesite of jesus
Women » First to whom the risen lord appeared
John 20:18 (show verse)
Mary Magdalene went to tell the disciples: I have seen the Lord! He said these things to me.
Friendship » Instances of » The marys, and joseph of arimathaea, for jesus
Jesus Christ » History of » Arises from the dead (just outside jerusalem)
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » Resurrection
Love » Instances of love for jesus » Mary magdalene and other disciples
Mary » Characteristics of » Magdalene
Mary » Magdalene » Recognizes jesus after the resurrection
Mary » Showed her gratitude » Given a wonderful revelation
Jesus Christ, Resurrection » Apostles » Mary magdalene
Women » First to whom the risen lord appeared
Jesus Christ » History of » Arises from the dead (just outside jerusalem)
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » Resurrection
Love » Instances of love for jesus » Mary magdalene and other disciples
Mary » Characteristics of » Magdalene
Mary » Magdalene » Recognizes jesus after the resurrection
Mary » Showed her gratitude » Given a wonderful revelation
Jesus Christ, Resurrection » Apostles » Mary magdalene
Women » First to whom the risen lord appeared
John 20:19 (show verse)
It was evening of the first day of the week. The disciples shut the doors where they stayed for fear of the Jews. Jesus came and stood in the midst, and said to them: May you have Peace.
Christ Appears » Appearances of Christ after his resurrection » To the ten, thomas absent
Christ » Appears, after his resurrection » To the ten, thomas absent
Days » Time the natural day was from sun-rise to sun-set » Christ appeared to the disciples
First day of the week » First day of the week, events that occurred on » Christ appeared to the disciples
Jesus Christ » History of » Appears in the midst of the disciples, when thomas was absent (in jerusalem)
Lord's » Days » Christ appeared to the disciples
Lost » Opportunity » For meeting the risen lord - by thomas
the Miracles of Christ » His appearance to his disciples, the doors being shut
Opportunity » Lost, by indifference or neglect » For meeting the risen lord - by thomas
Peace » General references to spiritual
Persecution » Instances of » Of the disciples
Resurrection » Christ appears after his » To the ten, thomas absent
Jesus Christ, Resurrection » Apostles » Apostles, except thomas
Sabbath » Christian first day of the week, events that occurred on » Christ appeared to the disciples
Christ » Appears, after his resurrection » To the ten, thomas absent
Days » Time the natural day was from sun-rise to sun-set » Christ appeared to the disciples
First day of the week » First day of the week, events that occurred on » Christ appeared to the disciples
Jesus Christ » History of » Appears in the midst of the disciples, when thomas was absent (in jerusalem)
Lord's » Days » Christ appeared to the disciples
Lost » Opportunity » For meeting the risen lord - by thomas
the Miracles of Christ » His appearance to his disciples, the doors being shut
Opportunity » Lost, by indifference or neglect » For meeting the risen lord - by thomas
Peace » General references to spiritual
Persecution » Instances of » Of the disciples
Resurrection » Christ appears after his » To the ten, thomas absent
Jesus Christ, Resurrection » Apostles » Apostles, except thomas
Sabbath » Christian first day of the week, events that occurred on » Christ appeared to the disciples
John 20:20 (show verse)
When he said this, he showed them his hands and his side. The disciples were glad, when they saw the Lord.
Christ » Compassion of » Condescension of
Christ » Reproves » Some infallible proofs of
God » Examples of Leadership » Condescension of
Jesus Christ » History of » Appears in the midst of the disciples, when thomas was absent (in jerusalem)
Love » Instances of love for jesus » The disciples
Resurrection » Examples of » Some infallible proofs of Christ's
Christ » Reproves » Some infallible proofs of
God » Examples of Leadership » Condescension of
Jesus Christ » History of » Appears in the midst of the disciples, when thomas was absent (in jerusalem)
Love » Instances of love for jesus » The disciples
Resurrection » Examples of » Some infallible proofs of Christ's
John 20:21 (show verse)
Jesus therefore said to them again: May you have peace. As the Father sent me, even so I send you.
Aim in life » Mission, life's » The disciples sent forth to their work
Christ, the head of the church » Commissioned his apostles
Jesus Christ » History of » Appears in the midst of the disciples, when thomas was absent (in jerusalem)
Mission » Life's » The disciples sent forth to their work
Salutations » Peace to you (hebrew: shalomleka)
Christ, the head of the church » Commissioned his apostles
Jesus Christ » History of » Appears in the midst of the disciples, when thomas was absent (in jerusalem)
Mission » Life's » The disciples sent forth to their work
Salutations » Peace to you (hebrew: shalomleka)
John 20:22 (show verse)
After he said this he breathed on them and said: Receive Holy Spirit.
John 20:23 (show verse)
Forgive sins and they are forgiven. Do not forgive sins and they are not forgiven.
John 20:24 (show verse)
Thomas, one of the twelve, called Didymus, was not with them when Jesus came.
Lost » Opportunity » For meeting the risen lord - by thomas
Opportunity » Lost, by indifference or neglect » For meeting the risen lord - by thomas
Jesus Christ, Resurrection » Apostles » Apostles, except thomas
Thomas » Absent when Christ appeared after the resurrection
Thomas » Absent when jesus first appeared to the disciples after the resurrection
Opportunity » Lost, by indifference or neglect » For meeting the risen lord - by thomas
Jesus Christ, Resurrection » Apostles » Apostles, except thomas
Thomas » Absent when Christ appeared after the resurrection
Thomas » Absent when jesus first appeared to the disciples after the resurrection
John 20:25 (show verse)
The other disciples therefore said to him: We have seen the Lord. He said: Unless I feel the print of the nails in his hands and put my hand into his side, I will not believe.
Faithlessness » Doubters » Thomas, as to the resurrection of Christ
Infidelity » Doubters » Thomas, as to the resurrection of Christ
Power » Unrealized power » To conquer death
Skepticism » Of thomas
Thomas » Doubted the resurrection
Thomas » Skepticism of
Unbelief » Exemplified » Thomas
Unbelief » Instances of » Thomas
Unrealized power » To conquer death
Infidelity » Doubters » Thomas, as to the resurrection of Christ
Power » Unrealized power » To conquer death
Skepticism » Of thomas
Thomas » Doubted the resurrection
Thomas » Skepticism of
Unbelief » Exemplified » Thomas
Unbelief » Instances of » Thomas
Unrealized power » To conquer death
John 20:26 (show verse)
Eight days later the disciples were inside with the doors shut and Thomas was with them. Jesus came in and stood in the midst, and said: Peace be with you.
Christ Appears » Appearances of Christ after his resurrection » To the eleven disciples
Christ » Appears, after his resurrection » To the eleven disciples
Jesus Christ » History of » Appears to his disciples, when thomas was present (in jerusalem)
Resurrection » Christ appears after his » To the eleven disciples
Jesus Christ, Resurrection » Apostles » Apostles, thomas being present
The sabbath » First day of the week kept as, by primitive church
Skepticism » Of thomas
Thomas » Sees jesus after the resurrection
Christ » Appears, after his resurrection » To the eleven disciples
Jesus Christ » History of » Appears to his disciples, when thomas was present (in jerusalem)
Resurrection » Christ appears after his » To the eleven disciples
Jesus Christ, Resurrection » Apostles » Apostles, thomas being present
The sabbath » First day of the week kept as, by primitive church
Skepticism » Of thomas
Thomas » Sees jesus after the resurrection
John 20:27 (show verse)
Jesus said to Thomas: Put your finger here and look at my hands. Put your hand into my side. Stop doubting and believe!
Backsliders » Instances of » Thomas
Christ » Compassion of » Condescension of
Distrust » Doubt » The two on the way to emmaus
Faith » Faith encouraged, reasons for » A fundamental duty
Faithlessness » Rebuked by Christ » The two on the way to emmaus
God » Examples of Leadership » Condescension of
the Human nature of Christ » Was submitted to the evidence of the senses
Infidelity » Doubt » Rebuked » The two on the way to emmaus
Jesus Christ » History of » Appears to his disciples, when thomas was present (in jerusalem)
Skepticism » Of thomas
Spear » Plunged into jesus' side
Thomas » Sees jesus after the resurrection
Thomas » Given indubitable evidence
Unbelief » Rebuked by Christ
Christ » Compassion of » Condescension of
Distrust » Doubt » The two on the way to emmaus
Faith » Faith encouraged, reasons for » A fundamental duty
Faithlessness » Rebuked by Christ » The two on the way to emmaus
God » Examples of Leadership » Condescension of
the Human nature of Christ » Was submitted to the evidence of the senses
Infidelity » Doubt » Rebuked » The two on the way to emmaus
Jesus Christ » History of » Appears to his disciples, when thomas was present (in jerusalem)
Skepticism » Of thomas
Spear » Plunged into jesus' side
Thomas » Sees jesus after the resurrection
Thomas » Given indubitable evidence
Unbelief » Rebuked by Christ
John 20:28 (show verse)
Thomas answered: My Lord and my God! (John 1:18; 10:36; 20:17)
Backsliders » Instances of » Thomas
Christ » Names of » God
Christ » Confessing, example of » Thomas
Jesus Christ, Deity Of » Acknowledged by his apostles
Confessing Christ » Seven remarkable confessions of faith in Christ » Thomas
Divinity » Acknowledged » By thomas
Faith » Exemplified » Thomas
Jesus Christ » History of » Appears to his disciples, when thomas was present (in jerusalem)
Names » Of Christ » God
Skepticism » Of thomas
Thomas » His confession of faith
Thomas » Sees jesus after the resurrection
Thomas » Loyalty of, to jesus
God, Trinity » Divine titles applied to the three persons in
Christ » Names of » God
Christ » Confessing, example of » Thomas
Jesus Christ, Deity Of » Acknowledged by his apostles
Confessing Christ » Seven remarkable confessions of faith in Christ » Thomas
Divinity » Acknowledged » By thomas
Faith » Exemplified » Thomas
Jesus Christ » History of » Appears to his disciples, when thomas was present (in jerusalem)
Names » Of Christ » God
Skepticism » Of thomas
Thomas » His confession of faith
Thomas » Sees jesus after the resurrection
Thomas » Loyalty of, to jesus
God, Trinity » Divine titles applied to the three persons in
John 20:29 (show verse)
Jesus said to him: Because you saw me, you believe. Blessed are they that have not seen, and yet believe!
Backsliders » Instances of » Thomas
Belief » Those that have not seen and yet have believed in jesus Christ
Jesus Christ » History of » Appears to his disciples, when thomas was present (in jerusalem)
Seeing » Those that have not seen and yet have believed in jesus Christ
Thomas » Sees jesus after the resurrection
Belief » Those that have not seen and yet have believed in jesus Christ
Jesus Christ » History of » Appears to his disciples, when thomas was present (in jerusalem)
Seeing » Those that have not seen and yet have believed in jesus Christ
Thomas » Sees jesus after the resurrection
John 20:30 (show verse)
Jesus did many miracles (signs) in the presence of the disciples. They are not written in this book.
John 20:31 (show verse)
These are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God. By believing you may have life in his name.
Christ » Name, works done in » Mighty when used in prayer and service
Christ » Name, wonderful » Mighty when used in prayer and service
Faith » Promises to those who exercise » Aids to
Faith » Through it is » Spiritual life
Faith » The scriptures designed to produce
Jesus Christ » In his name » Life
Life » Spiritual
Life » Of the spirit spiritual » Secured through faith
Life » Spiritual » Secured through faith
Miracles » Should produce faith
Name » In Christ's
Prayer » In affliction » In Christ's name
Purpose » Of the bible » To authenticate the divinity of Christ
Salvation » Conditions of
The scriptures » Designed for » Producing faith
Spiritual » Life » Secured through faith
The bible » Purpose » To authenticate the divinity of Christ
Word » Purpose of » To authenticate the divinity of Christ
Christ » Name, wonderful » Mighty when used in prayer and service
Faith » Promises to those who exercise » Aids to
Faith » Through it is » Spiritual life
Faith » The scriptures designed to produce
Jesus Christ » In his name » Life
Life » Spiritual
Life » Of the spirit spiritual » Secured through faith
Life » Spiritual » Secured through faith
Miracles » Should produce faith
Name » In Christ's
Prayer » In affliction » In Christ's name
Purpose » Of the bible » To authenticate the divinity of Christ
Salvation » Conditions of
The scriptures » Designed for » Producing faith
Spiritual » Life » Secured through faith
The bible » Purpose » To authenticate the divinity of Christ
Word » Purpose of » To authenticate the divinity of Christ