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A Continuation of Christ's Mission
Commentators explain that this verse is a foundational commission. Just as the Father sent Jesus to reveal His love, preach the truth, and offer peace, Jesus now sends His followers to continue that same work. Scholars note this mission carries divine authority and purpose, but they clarify that it does not include Christ's unique, unrepeatable work of atoning for sin.
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Albert Barnes
On John 20:21
18th Century
Theologian
As my Father has sent me. As God sent me to preach, to be persecuted, and to suffer; to make known his will, and to offer pardon to people…
AT Robertson
On John 20:21
Even so send I you (καγω πεμπω υμας). Jesus has often spoken of the Father's sending him using both αποστελλω and πεμπω. Here he e…
Charles Ellicott
On John 20:21
19th Century
Bishop
Then Jesus said to them again, Peace be to you.—These words may be here a solemn repetition of the greeting in John 20:19…
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Charles Spurgeon
On John 20:21–23
19th Century
Preacher
Then said Jesus to them again, Peace be unto you: as my Father hath sent me, even so send I you. And when he had said this, he breathed on them…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On John 20:21
The repetition of the common greeting “Peace” reassured the disciples of his real presence. Not only did his appearance renew their devotion and th…
John Calvin
On John 20:21
16th Century
Theologian
Jesus saith to them again, Peace be to you. This second salutation seems to me to have no other purpose than for the Lord to receive the d…
John Gill
On John 20:21
17th Century
Pastor
Then said Jesus to them again
The words he said before:
peace be to you ;
whic…
Matthew Henry
On John 20:19–25
17th Century
Minister
This was the first day of the week, and this day is afterwards often mentioned by the sacred writers, for it was evidently set apart as the Christi…