20:26 Eight days later the disciples were again together in the house, 4 and Thomas was with them. Although the doors were locked, 5 Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you!”
1 tn The one Greek term θλῖψις (qliyis) has been translated by an English hendiadys (two terms that combine for one meaning) “trouble and suffering.” For modern English readers “tribulation” is no longer clearly understandable.
2 tn Or “but be courageous.”
3 tn Or “I am victorious over the world,” or “I have overcome the world.”
sn The Farewell Discourse proper closes on the triumphant note I have conquered the world, which recalls 1:5 (in the prologue): “the light shines on in the darkness, but the darkness has not mastered it.” Jesus’ words which follow in chap. 17 are addressed not to the disciples but to his Father, as he prays for the consecration of the disciples.
4 tn Grk “were inside”; the word “together” is implied.
5 tn Grk “the doors were shut”; “locked” conveys a more appropriate idea for the modern English reader.
sn See the note on the phrase locked the doors in 20:19.