In His treatment of Thomas, Jesus gave a lesson for His followers. His example shows how we should treat those whose faith is weak, and who make their doubts prominent. Jesus did not overwhelm Thomas with reproach, nor did He enter into controversy with him. He revealed Himself to the doubting one. Thomas had been most unreasonable in dictating the conditions of his faith, but Jesus, by His generous love and consideration, broke down all the barriers. Unbelief is seldom overcome by controversy. It is rather put upon self-defense, and finds new support and excuse. But let Jesus, in His love and mercy, be revealed as the crucified Saviour, and from many once unwilling lips will be heard the acknowledgment of Thomas, "My Lord and my God."

En del af disciplene gjorde nu den velkendte sal ovenpå til deres midlertidige hjem, og om aftenen var alle med undtagelse af Tomas forsamlede dér. En enkelt aften besluttede Tomas sig til at mødes med de andre. På trods af sin vantro havde han et svagt håb om, at de gode nyheder var sandhed. Medens disciplene sad ved deres aftensmåltid, talte de sammen om de beviser, som Kristus havde givet dem i profetierne. "Da kommer Jesus, medens dørene var lukkede; og han stod midt iblandt dem og sagde: Fred være med eder!"