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NASB | John 11:16 Therefore Thomas, who is called Didymus, said to his fellow disciples, "Let us also go, so that we may die with Him." |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | John 11:16 Then Thomas, who was called Didymus (the twin), said to his fellow disciples, "Let us go too, that we may die with Him." |
Bible Question: Did Thomas mean this in a sense of sarcasm or in a sense of devotion in light of John 11:8? |
Bible Answer: In response to this question (as an attempt to answer it completely for myself), I have added the interpretation of a few other sources that I have.. Zondervan's NIV Study Bible states, "We usually remember Thomas for his doubting, but he was also capable of devotion and courage." Nelson's NKJV Study Bible states, "Thomas said, Let us go also, that we may die. While the Lord saw their development in faith, Thomas saw their deaths. Yet in his loyalty, he followed anyway." And as we bring this question to a close, I thank you for the discussion! Nolan |