John 20:21
“May you have peace!” Jesus told them again. “In the same way the Father sent me, so I'm sending you.”
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
Then said Jesus to them again, Peace be unto you: as my Father hath sent me, even so send I you.
In Context
22Saying this, he breathed on them, and told them, “Receive the Holy Spirit.
Cross References
Matthew 10:16Look, I'm sending you out like sheep among wolves. So be as wise as serpents and harmless as doves.
Matthew 28:18Jesus came to them and told them, “All power in heaven and on earth has been given to me.
Luke 24:47repentance for the forgiveness of sins would be preached to all nations, beginning in Jerusalem.
John 13:20I tell you the truth, whoever welcomes anyone I send welcomes me; and whoever welcomes me, welcomes the one who sent me.”
John 17:18Just as you sent me into the world, I have sent them into the world.
John 21:15After breakfast, Jesus asked Simon Peter, “Simon, son of John, do you love me more than these?” “Yes, Lord,” he replied, “you know I love you.” “Take care of my lambs,” Jesus told him.
Matthew Henry on John 20:20-26
Christ with His Disciples. 19 Then the same day at evening, being the first day of the week, when the doors were shut where the disciples were assembled for fear of the Jews, came Jesus and stood in the midst, and saith unto them, Peace be unto you. 20 And when he had so said, he showed unto them his hands and his side. Then were the disciples glad, when they saw the Lord. 21 Then said Jesus to them again, Peace be unto you: as my Father hath sent me, even so send I you. 22 And when he had said this, he breathed… Read the whole commentary →