Then saith he to Thomas, Reach hither thy finger, and behold my hands; and reach hither thy hand, and thrust it into my side: and be not faithless, but believing.
Then saith he to Thomas, Reach hither thy finger, and behold my hands; and reach hither thy hand, and thrust it. This is here rather too strong a word. Probably 'put it'-as the same word х balloo (G906)] is rendered in John 10:4 - is the right English word here.
Into my side: and be not faithless, but believing. These words of Jesus, as Luthardt remarks, have something rhythmical in them. There are two parallel members, with an exhortation referring to both. And Jesus speaks purposely in the words of Thomas himself, that, as Lampe says, he might be covered with shame. But with what condescension and gentleness is this done!