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John 11:16

King James Version (KJV)

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John 11:16

Verse 16 of 57

Scripture focus

Then said Thomas, which is called Didymus, unto his fellowdisciples, Let us also go, that we may die with him.

John 11:16 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on John 11:16

Theological / Devotional

Thomas. A transliteration of the Heb. te’om, “twin” (see on Mark 3:18).

Didymus. A transliteration of the Gr. Didumos, also meaning “twin.” The ancient tradition found, for example, in the apocryphal Acts of Thomas, that he was a twin of Jesus is entirely without foundation. Thomas plays a comparatively prominent role in John (see chs. 14:5; 20:24-29; 21:2). He appears in his characteristic nature “truehearted, yet timid and fearful” (see DA 296). Since his Master was bent on going to Bethany, his loyalty led him to follow, though to him, with his mind full of the darkest apprehension, it appeared that they were walking into the jaws of death.

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