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The Desire of Ages
DA 802.1–804.2 • John 20:19; John 20:28, 29

“Peace Be Unto You”

Christ Dispelling Fear, Imparting Holy Peace, and Restoring Wavering Faith Through Gentle Compassion

Behind locked doors in Jerusalem, the disciples gathered in perplexity and joy. Suddenly Jesus stood in their midst with the greeting, “Peace be unto you.” Showing His wounded hands and side, He breathed upon them the Holy Spirit and later lovingly dispelled every lingering doubt of Thomas.

pp. 802–804 · 7 paragraphs

Holy Scripture

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John 20:19
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Then 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.

John 20:28, 29
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And Thomas answered and said unto him, My Lord and my God. Jesus saith unto him, Thomas, because thou hast seen me, thou hast believed: blessed are they that have not seen, and yet have believed.

The Desire of Ages

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Christ Dispelling Fear, Imparting Holy Peace, and Restoring Wavering Faith Through Gentle Compassion
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