John 20:21
Then Jesus said to them again. "Peace to you. As my Father has sent me forth, I also now am sending you."
Montgomery New Testament
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
22When he had said this he breathed upon them and said.
Cross References
Matthew 10:16"Behold, it is I who am sending you forth like sheep among wolves. Be then as serpents and as guileless as doves.
Matthew 28:18And Jesus came forward to them and spoke to them, saying. "All authority has been given to me in heaven and on earth.
Luke 24:47"and that repentance unto remission of sins should be preached in his name unto all the nations, beginning from Jerusalem.
John 13:20In solemn truth I tell you, he who receives any one that I send is receiving me; and he who receives me is receiving Him who sent me."
John 17:18"As thou hast sent me into the world, even so I also have sent them into the world.
John 21:15When they were through breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, "Simon, son of John, do you love me more than these others do?" "Yes, Lord, you know that you are dear to me." he answered. Jesus said to him, "Feed my lambs."
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 →