Appearance to the Disciples (Thomas Absent)
On Easter evening, Jesus appears to the disciples behind locked doors, shows his hands and side, breathes on them, and says "Receive the Holy Spirit." Thomas is absent.
Parallel Accounts
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
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Scripture from the Berean Standard Bible (BSB), public domain.
John provides the most detailed account, including the locked doors, the greeting of peace, and the breathing of the Holy Spirit. Luke adds the physical proof of eating broiled fish. Mark's longer ending mentions this appearance in a single verse, focusing on Jesus rebuking their unbelief. The relationship between John's "Receive the Holy Spirit" here and Luke's Pentecost in Acts 2 is a significant theological question.
Brief mention; Jesus rebukes their unbelief.
Jesus eats broiled fish to prove he is not a ghost.
Jesus breathes on them: "Receive the Holy Spirit." He gives the authority to forgive or retain sins.
The empty tomb, post-resurrection appearances, the Great Commission, and the ascension.
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