John 20:26. And after eight days again his disciples were within, and Thomas with them:
That is better. His love brought him out, you see, away from himself; and it often happens that, by getting a man away from himself, we get him away from his worst enemy.
John 20:26. Then came Jesus, the doors being shut, and stood in the midst, and said, Peace be unto you.
His first salutation, after his resurrection, was such a choice one that there could not be a better, so he repeated it when he appeared the second time. Peace is so rich a blessing that even the Divine Master can say nothing sweeter to his faithful followers; so again he says to them, "Peace be unto you."
John 20:26. And after eight days again his disciples were within, and Thomas with them:
That is better. His love brought him out, you see, away from himself; and it often happens that, by getting a man away from himself, we get him away from his worst enemy.
John 20:26. Then came Jesus, the doors being shut, and stood in the midst, and said, Peace be unto you.
His first salutation, after his resurrection, was such a choice one that there could not be a better, so he repeated it when he appeared the second time. Peace is so rich a blessing that even the Divine Master can say nothing sweeter to his faithful followers; so again he says to them, "Peace be unto you."