John 20:20
When he had said this, he showed them his hands and his side. The disciples therefore were glad when they saw the Lord.
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Interpretation

John 20:20 shows a showed hands that takes shape in meals and meetings—listen for "when" and "had". Entrust showed hands in what we celebrate and refuse—shape generosity without notice.

Context

In John (Gospel Narrative), highlighting showed hands. Within ch. 20, a small unit frames the emphasis. Watch the terms “when” and “had”.

Authorship & Historical Background

Early sources associate John with John the Apostle. Introductions to John often note: Often linked with a Johannine circle; style distinct from the Synoptics.. Date: AD 90–100. John seems aimed at Johannine circles.. Signs become windows into shared life with God. Signs and discourses create a distinct theological portrait.

More details
Traditional:John the Apostle
Modern scholarship:Johannine community; final redaction distinct from Synoptics.
Date:AD 90–100
Audience:Johannine circles.
Manuscripts & Textual Witnesses
The Greek text is preserved in thousands of manuscripts. Early papyri (P46, P66, P75) from the 2nd-3rd centuries, along with major uncials like Sinaiticus and Vaticanus (4th century), provide strong textual witness. Minor variants exist but do not change the overall sense.
Sources & witness notes
SinaiticusVaticanusP46