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Which question from St. Thomas led Jesus to say that he was the way, the truth, and the life?
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At the Last Supper, Jesus told his disciples, "I will come again and will take you to myself, that where I am you may be also. And you know the way to the place where I am going".12
St. Thomas, unable to comprehend this statement, asked, "How can we know the way?". This question prompted Jesus to respond with the declaration, "I am the way, and the truth, and the life".12