And they worshiped him and returned to Jerusalem with great joy,
And behold, Jesus met them and said, “Greetings!” And they came up and took hold of his feet and worshiped him.
So also you have sorrow now, but I will see you again, and your hearts will rejoice, and no one will take your joy from you.
You have turned for me my mourning into dancing; you have loosed my sackcloth and clothed me with gladness,
Though you have not seen him, you love him. Though you do not now see him, you believe in him and rejoice with joy that is inexpressible and filled with glory,
Thomas answered him, “My Lord and my God!”
You heard me say to you, ‘I am going away, and I will come to you.’ If you loved me, you would have rejoiced, because I am going to the Father, for the Father is greater than I.
And when they saw him they worshiped him, but some doubted.
Nevertheless, I tell you the truth: it is to your advantage that I go away, for if I do not go away, the Helper will not come to you. But if I go, I will send him to you.
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