John 20:19

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.

Cross-references

John 20:26 Parallel

John 20:26 repeats the locked-door setting a week later when Jesus appears to Thomas, emphasizing the same miraculous entrance.

John 20:21 Parallel

John 20:21 records Jesus' immediate commission: 'As the Father sent me, even so I am sending you' after his greeting.

John 20:1 Historical context

In John 20:1, the resurrection day begins at dawn; John 20:19 ends the same day with Jesus appearing.

John 14:19-23 promises that Jesus will manifest himself to those who love him—fulfilled here as he appears to the disciples.

John 16:22 Allusion

John 16:22 promises that Jesus will see them again and their joy will be complete—fulfilled in this appearance.

John 16:33 Allusion

In John 16:33, Jesus promised peace in him despite trouble; here that promise is realized as he appears and speaks peace.

John 21:14 Parallel

In John 21:14, this is counted as the third appearance; John 20:19 is the first to the disciples.

John 7:13 Related theme

In John 7:13, people fear the Jewish leaders publicly; John 20:19 shows the same fear causing disciples to lock doors.

John 16:16 Prophetic fulfillment

In John 16:16, Jesus predicts seeing him again after a little while; John 20:19 fulfills that promise as he appears to them.

John 21:1 Historical context

In John 21:1, another resurrection appearance by the sea follows the one in John 20:19.

John 9:22 Related theme

In John 9:22, fear of being put out of the synagogue drives secrecy; John 20:19 continues this theme of fear of Jewish leaders.

1 Corinthians 15:5 summarizes Jesus' appearance to the Twelve, confirming this event as part of the resurrection witness.

Luke 24:36-49 provides the same resurrection appearance account, adding details like Jesus showing his hands and feet and eating fish.

Mark 16:14 Parallel

Mark 16:14 adds Jesus' rebuke of the disciples for not believing earlier reports — a detail not in John 20:19, where Jesus simply greets them with peace.

In 1 Corinthians 15:44, Paul describes a spiritual body; Jesus passing through locked doors illustrates that resurrected body's properties.

In Matthew 28:9, Jesus greets the women with 'Rejoice' after resurrection — a parallel post-resurrection appearance with a greeting to his followers.

Revelation 1:10 calls Sunday 'the Lord's Day,' directly linking to the resurrection day when Jesus first appeared here.

Acts 20:7 Parallel

Acts 20:7 shows the early church gathering on the first day of the week, echoing the day of Jesus' resurrection appearance here.

Luke 24:33 Historical context

In Luke 24:33, the disciples are gathered in Jerusalem — the same assembly where Jesus appears in John 20:19.

Acts 13:31 Parallel

In Acts 13:31, Paul summarizes Jesus' post-resurrection appearances to his followers, including the one in John 20:19.

Mark 16:9 Parallel

In Mark 16:9, the first resurrection appearance is to Mary Magdalene, while John 20:19 records Jesus' later appearance to the disciples that evening.

1 Corinthians 16:2 designates the first day of the week for collection, reflecting the same day's significance as the resurrection day.