John 20:24

King James Version with Strong's Numbers

But Thomas, one of the twelve, called Didymus, was not with them when Jesus came.

Grammatical Analysis

Original Text

Θωμᾶς δέ, εἷς ἐκ τῶν δώδεκα, ὁ λεγόμενος Δίδυμος, οὐκ ἦν μετʼ αὐτῶν ὅτε ἦλθεν ὁ Ἰησοῦς.

Transliteration

Thomas but, one from the dodeka, the one legomenos Didymos, not was with them when elthen the Iesous.

Grammar Details

*Thomas*: nominative masculine singular - proper noun
*dodeka*: genitive masculine plural - twelve
*legomenos*: present passive participle nominative masculine singular - being called/named
*Didymos*: nominative masculine singular - Twin
*en*: imperfect active indicative 3rd person singular - was
*elthen*: aorist active indicative 3rd person singular - came/went
*Iesous*: nominative masculine singular - Jesus

Word Meanings

*Thomas*: Thomas (Hebrew origin)
*dodeka*: twelve (the apostles)
*legomenos*: being called/named
*Didymos*: Twin (Greek equivalent of Thomas)
*en*: was (state of being)
*elthen*: came/arrived/appeared
*Iesous*: Jesus

ℹ️

About this Translation

King James Version with Strong's Numbers

Formal EquivalenceSource: King James VersionBest for: Original-language word studies

🎯 Translation Approach

Classic King James Version text presented with Strong's numbering to link English words to their underlying Hebrew and Greek terms. Prioritizes literal/formal correspondence while enabling original-language word study.

Word-for-word

5/5

Readability

2/5

💎 Distinctive Features

Integrated Strong's numbering: Each English term is keyed to a Strong's number, enabling direct lookup of the underlying Hebrew or Greek word.
KJV text basis: Employs the classic King James Version wording known for formal equivalence and literary style.
Study-focused layout: Optimized for research and analysis, prioritizing lexical access over uninterrupted readability.
Concordance compatibility: Strong's numbers map to widely available concordances and lexicons for deeper study.

✅ Strengths

Strong linkage to original Hebrew/Greek via Strong's numbers
High concordance with source wording
Well-suited for in-depth word studies and exegesis
Widely recognized and referenced KJV text

⚠️ Considerations

Archaic language can be difficult for modern readers
Reference numbers can disrupt continuous reading
Less suitable for public or devotional reading compared to modern translations

👥 Who is this for?

Ideal for

Students of biblical languages
Pastors and teachers
Serious Bible students
Researchers needing lexical linkage
Readers preferring KJV tradition

Consider alternatives for

New believers
Casual devotional reading
Children and young readers
English language learners

🔄 Compare with

ESVNASBNIVCSBNET

Additional Resources

Referenced Verses

John 11:16 : 16 Then said Thomas, which is called Didymus, unto his fellowdisciples, Let us also go, that we may die with him.
John 14:5 : 5 Thomas saith unto him, Lord, we know not whither thou goest; and how can we know the way?
John 21:2 : 2 There were together Simon Peter, and Thomas called Didymus, and Nathanael of Cana in Galilee, and the sons of Zebedee, and two other of his disciples.
Heb 10:25 : 25 Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching.
Matt 10:3 : 3 Philip, and Bartholomew; Thomas, and Matthew the publican; James the son of Alphaeus, and Lebbaeus, whose surname was Thaddaeus;
Matt 18:20 : 20 For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them.
John 6:66-67 : 66 From that time many of his disciples went back, and walked no more with him. 67 Then said Jesus unto the twelve , Will ye also go away?

Similar Verses (AI)

These verses are found using AI-powered semantic similarity based on meaning and context. Results may occasionally include unexpected connections.

John 20:25-30
6 verses
85%
25The other disciples therefore said unto him, We have seen the Lord. But he said unto them, Except I shall see in his hands the print of the nails, and put my finger into the print of the nails, and thrust my hand into his side, I will not believe.
26And after eight days again his disciples were within, and Thomas with them: then came Jesus, the doors being shut, and stood in the midst, and said, Peace be unto you.
27Then saith he to Thomas, Reach hither thy finger, and behold my hands; and reach hither thy hand, and thrust it into my side: and be not faithless, but believing.
28And Thomas answered and said unto him, My Lord and my God.
29Jesus saith unto him, Thomas, because thou hast seen me, thou hast believed: blessed are they that have not seen, and yet have believed.
30And many other signs truly did Jesus in the presence of his disciples, which are not written in this book:
John 21:1-2
2 verses
78%
1After these things Jesus shewed himself again to the disciples at the sea of Tiberias; and on this wise shewed he himself.
2There were together Simon Peter, and Thomas called Didymus, and Nathanael of Cana in Galilee, and the sons of Zebedee, and two other of his disciples.
John 11:15-17
3 verses
77%
15And I am glad for your sakes that I was not there, to the intent ye may believe; nevertheless let us go unto him.
16Then said Thomas, which is called Didymus, unto his fellowdisciples, Let us also go, that we may die with him.
17Then when Jesus came, he found that he had lain in the grave four days already.
John 20:18-20
3 verses
75%
18Mary Magdalene came and told the disciples that she had seen the Lord, and that he had spoken these things unto her.
19Then the same day at evening, being the first day of the week, when the doors were shut where the disciples were assembled for fear of the Jews, came Jesus and stood in the midst, and saith unto them, Peace be unto you.
20And when he had so said, he shewed unto them his hands and his side. Then were the disciples glad, when they saw the Lord.
John 20:8-10
3 verses
73%
8Then went in also that other disciple, which came first to the sepulchre, and he saw, and believed.
9For as yet they knew not the scripture, that he must rise again from the dead.
10Then the disciples went away again unto their own home.
Luke 24:39-40
2 verses
72%
39Behold my hands and my feet, that it is I myself: handle me, and see; for a spirit hath not flesh and bones, as ye see me have.
40And when he had thus spoken, he shewed them his hands and his feet.
Acts 1:13
72%
13And when they were come in, they went up into an upper room, where abode both Peter, and James, and John, and Andrew, Philip, and Thomas, Bartholomew, and Matthew, James the son of Alphaeus, and Simon Zelotes, and Judas the brother of James.
John 6:22
71%
22The day following, when the people which stood on the other side of the sea saw that there was none other boat there, save that one whereinto his disciples were entered, and that Jesus went not with his disciples into the boat, but that his disciples were gone away alone;
Luke 24:24
71%
24And certain of them which were with us went to the sepulchre, and found it even so as the women had said: but him they saw not.
John 14:5
71%
5Thomas saith unto him, Lord, we know not whither thou goest; and how can we know the way?
John 14:22
71%
22Judas saith unto him, not Iscariot, Lord, how is it that thou wilt manifest thyself unto us, and not unto the world?
John 6:24
70%
24When the people therefore saw that Jesus was not there, neither his disciples, they also took shipping, and came to Capernaum, seeking for Jesus.
Luke 24:36-37
2 verses
70%
36And as they thus spake, Jesus himself stood in the midst of them, and saith unto them, Peace be unto you.
37But they were terrified and affrighted, and supposed that they had seen a spirit.
John 20:5-6
2 verses
70%
5And he stooping down, and looking in, saw the linen clothes lying; yet went he not in.
6Then cometh Simon Peter following him, and went into the sepulchre, and seeth the linen clothes lie,
John 20:3
70%
3Peter therefore went forth, and that other disciple, and came to the sepulchre.
John 21:4
70%
4But when the morning was now come, Jesus stood on the shore: but the disciples knew not that it was Jesus.
Mark 16:11-14
4 verses
69%
11And they, when they had heard that he was alive, and had been seen of her, believed not.
12After that he appeared in another form unto two of them, as they walked, and went into the country.
13And they went and told it unto the residue: neither believed they them.
14Afterward he appeared unto the eleven as they sat at meat, and upbraided them with their unbelief and hardness of heart, because they believed not them which had seen him after he was risen.
Luke 24:34
69%
34Saying , The Lord is risen indeed, and hath appeared to Simon.
John 11:30
69%
30Now Jesus was not yet come into the town, but was in that place where Martha met him.
Mark 14:17
69%
17And in the evening he cometh with the twelve.
John 20:14
69%
14And when she had thus said, she turned herself back, and saw Jesus standing, and knew not that it was Jesus.
Mark 3:18
69%
18And Andrew, and Philip, and Bartholomew, and Matthew, and Thomas, and James the son of Alphaeus, and Thaddaeus, and Simon the Canaanite,
Luke 24:15-16
2 verses
69%
15And it came to pass, that, while they communed together and reasoned, Jesus himself drew near, and went with them.
16But their eyes were holden that they should not know him.
Luke 24:3
69%
3And they entered in, and found not the body of the Lord Jesus.
John 13:22
69%
22Then the disciples looked one on another, doubting of whom he spake.
Mark 14:20
68%
20And he answered and said unto them, It is one of the twelve, that dippeth with me in the dish.
John 7:50
68%
50Nicodemus saith unto them,(he that came to Jesus by night, being one of them,)
John 21:12
68%
12Jesus saith unto them, Come and dine. And none of the disciples durst ask him, Who art thou? knowing that it was the Lord.
Matt 14:25
68%
25And in the fourth watch of the night Jesus went unto them, walking on the sea.
John 6:17
68%
17And entered into a ship, and went over the sea toward Capernaum. And it was now dark, and Jesus was not come to them.
Luke 24:18
68%
18And the one of them, whose name was Cleopas, answering said unto him, Art thou only a stranger in Jerusalem, and hast not known the things which are come to pass there in these days?