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Jesus’ disciples could forgive sins because they served Jesus and Jesus gave them permission to do this. However, they did not have the power to do this. Only Jesus could forgive sins. However, Jesus gave them permission to tell people whether their sins were forgiven.
See: Disciple; Sin; Atone (Atonement)
20:24-29
## 20:24-29
Who were "the twelve" (20:24)?
John wrote about "the twelve" to make his readers think about Jesus' closest disciples. Jesus chose twelve men to follow him closely (see: Luke 6:13). Now, because Judas Iscariot betrayed Jesus and killed himself (see: 13:21-30; Acts 1:18), only eleven of them were left. However, John still used the words "the twelve" to write about the ones who were left.
See: Disciples
Why did Thomas say what he said when the other disciples told him Jesus appeared to them (20:25)?
### Why did Thomas say what he said when the other disciples told him Jesus appeared to them (20:25)?
When the other disciples told Thomas that Jesus appeared to them, Thomas said what he did to tell them that he did not believe what they told him. Thomas was not with the disciples when Jesus appeared and showed them the scars on his body. So it was difficult for him to believe them. So, he said he would have to see the scars himself before he would believe Jesus was resurrected.
See: Disciple; Resurrect (Resurrection)
How did Jesus "come" and "stand among them" when the doors were closed (20:26)?
### How did Jesus "come" and "stand among them" when the doors were closed (20:26)?
See: John 20:19
Why did Jesus tell Thomas to touch his hands and side (20:27)?
### Why did Jesus tell Thomas to touch his hands and side (20:27)?
Jesus told Thomas to touch the scars on his hands and side, to help Thomas believe that he was really alive again.
Why did Thomas say "my Lord and my God" (20:28)?
### Why did Thomas say "my Lord and my God" (20:28)?
Thomas said "my Lord and my God" because now he believed Jesus was resurrected. He also believed that Jesus is God. When Thomas said "my Lord", he used the same word that the Old Testament uses to speak about God.
See: Resurrect (Resurrection); Old Testament (Law and Prophets); Jesus is God
Who are "those who have not seen, and believed" (20:29)?
### Who are "those who have not seen, and believed" (20:29)?
When Jesus said "those who have not seen, and believed," he spoke about all Christians. That is to say, he knew the disciples who saw him after he was resurrected believed in him because they saw him again. However, he also knew that many people would believe in him without seeing him. Jesus told Thomas that God blesses people who believe in him, even when they do not see him with their eyes.
See: Disciple; Resurrect (Resurrection); Bless (Blessing)
20:30-31
## 20:30-31
What are "signs" (20:30)?
"Signs" are special things that Jesus did. He did these signs to show he is God. He did them to get people to believe in him. John wrote that in his gospel, he wrote down some of the signs Jesus did, but not all of them. This is because Jesus did so many signs.
See: Sign; Jesus is God; Gospel
Why did John write "so that you would believe" (20:31)?
### Why did John write "so that you would believe" (20:31)?
John wrote that he wrote down some of the signs Jesus did so that his readers would believe in Jesus.
Some scholars think John wanted to help people who do not yet believe in Jesus, to believe in him. Fewer scholars think John wanted to help Christians to trust in Jesus more.