John 20:21

So Jesus said to them again, “Peace be with you! As the Father has sent me, so I send you.”

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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

20When He had said this, He showed them His hands and His side. Then the disciples rejoiced when they saw the Lord.

22When he had said this, he breathed on them and said to them, “Receive the Holy Spirit.

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Cross References

John 13:20Most assuredly, I tell you, whoever receives anyone I send receives me; and he who receives me receives Him who sent me.”

John 17:18As You sent me into the world, I have sent them into the world.

John 21:15When they had eaten breakfast, Jesus asked Simon Peter, “Simon, son of Jonah, do you sincerely love me more than these?” He answered, “Yes, Lord. You know that I love You.” “Feed my lambs,” Jesus replied.

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 →

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