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John 20:21

John 20:21
Then said Jesus to them again, Peace be unto you: as my Father hath sent me, even so send I you.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

Then said Jesus to them again,.... The words he said before:

peace be unto you; which he repeated, to put them out of their fright, by reason of which they returned him no answer; and to raise and…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

As my Father hath sent me - As God sent me to preach, to be persecuted, and to suffer; to make known his will, and to offer pardon to men, so I send you. This is the design and the extent of the…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

Even so send I you - As I was sent to proclaim the truth of the Most High, and to convert sinners to God, I send you for the very same purpose, clothed with the very same authority, and influenced by…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

John 20:19-25

The infallible proof of Christ's resurrection was his showing himself alive, Act 1:3. In these verses, we have an account of his first appearance to the college of the disciples, on the day on which…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

Then said Jesus Jesus therefore said; because now they were ready to receive it. Their alarm was dispelled and they knew that He was the Lord. He repeats His message of -Peace."

as my Father, &c.…