Second Sunday of Easter

32Verse 32. The multitude of believers was one in heart and soul. No one claimed that any of his possessions was his own, but they shared everything they owned. 33Verse 33. With great power the apostles continued to give their testimony about the resurrection of the Lord Jesus. And abundant grace was upon them all. 34Verse 34. There were no needy ones among them, because those who owned lands or houses would sell their property, bring the proceeds from the sales, 35Verse 35. and lay them at the apostles’ feet for distribution to anyone as he had need.

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19Verse 19. It was the first day of the week, and that very evening, while the disciples were together with the doors locked for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them. “Peace be with you!” He said to them. 20Verse 20. After He had said this, He showed them His hands and His side. The disciples rejoiced when they saw the Lord. 21Verse 21. Again Jesus said to them, “Peace be with you. As the Father has sent Me, so also I am sending you.” 22Verse 22. When He had said this, He breathed on them and said, “Receive the Holy Spirit. 23Verse 23. If you forgive anyone his sins, they are forgiven; if you withhold forgiveness from anyone, it is withheld.” 24Verse 24. Now Thomas called Didymus, one of the Twelve, was not with the disciples when Jesus came. 25Verse 25. So the other disciples told him, “We have seen the Lord!” But he replied, “Unless I see the nail marks in His hands, and put my finger where the nails have been, and put my hand into His side, I will never believe.” 26Verse 26. Eight days later, His disciples were once again inside with the doors locked, and Thomas was with them. Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you.” 27Verse 27. Then Jesus said to Thomas, “Put your finger here and look at My hands. Reach out your hand and put it into My side. Stop doubting and believe.” 28Verse 28. Thomas replied, “My Lord and my God!” 29Verse 29. Jesus said to him, “Because you have seen Me, you have believed; blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.” 30Verse 30. Jesus performed many other signs in the presence of His disciples, which are not written in this book. 31Verse 31. But these are written so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in His name.