Joh 20:24-29. Jesus again appears to the assembled disciples.
But Thomas - (See on Joh 11:16).
was not with them when Jesus came - why, we know not, though we are loath to think (with Stier, Alford and Luthardt) it was intentional, from sullen despondency. The fact merely is here stated, as a loving apology for his slowness of belief.