Thomas answered him, 'My Lord and my God!' — Thomas's confession is the Gospel's theological apex and answer to the opening affirmation (logos theos, John 1:1). He addresses Jesus with the double vocative, recognizing both personal allegiance (kyrios) and divine nature (theos). This is the highest Christological confession in John, surpassing even the prologue's declaration. Thomas's full faith confession comes not from sight (he doesn't touch) but from intimate encounter with the risen Jesus.

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