John chapter 20 from the New International Version of the Bible recounts the discovery of Jesus' empty tomb by Mary Magdalene. She then informs Peter and another disciple, who both go to investigate. The passage describes Mary's encounter with the resurrected Jesus, initially mistaking him for a gardener. Later that day, Jesus appears to his disciples, offering them peace and the Holy Spirit. Thomas, absent during this appearance, initially doubts the resurrection until Jesus appears to him a week later. The chapter concludes by stating the purpose of John's Gospel: to inspire belief that Jesus is the Messiah and the Son of God, granting life through that belief.
