Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

As thou hast sent me into the world, even so have I also sent them into the world.

Bible References

General references

John 20:21
Then Jesus said to them again, “Peace to you; as the Father has sent Me, I also send you [as My representatives].”
Isaiah 61:1
The Spirit of the Lord God is upon me,
Because the Lord has anointed and commissioned me
To bring good news to the humble and afflicted;
He has sent me to bind up [the wounds of] the brokenhearted,
To proclaim release [from confinement and condemnation] to the [physical and spiritual] captives
And freedom to prisoners,
Matthew 23:34
“Therefore, take notice, I am sending you prophets and wise men [interpreters, teachers] and scribes [men educated in the Mosaic Law and the writings of the prophets]; some of them you will kill and even crucify, and some you will flog in your synagogues, and pursue and persecute from city to city,
2 Corinthians 5:20
So we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were making His appeal through us; we [as Christ’s representatives] plead with you on behalf of Christ to be reconciled to God.
Ephesians 3:7
Of this [gospel] I was made a minister by the gift of God’s grace given me through the working of His power.