Peace from the Risen Christ
Newman Hall, LL. B. John 20:26 And after eight days again his disciples were within, and Thomas with them: then came Jesus, the doors being shut… : — I. THE BLESSING PRONOUNCED. Peace; that which is needed by — 1. The mind perplexed with doubt. 2. The conscience oppressed with guilt. 3. The heart agitated with sorrow. II. WHO PRONOUNCED IT? He — 1. Who had Himself felt the need of it. 2. Whose death purchased it. 3. Whose life secures it. III. WHEN? 1. When the resurrection had ratified it. 2. When the disciples were seeking it. (Newman Hall, LL. B.) Parallel Verses KJV: And 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. WEB: After eight days again his disciples were inside, and Thomas was with them. Jesus came, the doors being locked, and stood in the midst, and said, "Peace be to you."