John 20:21

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Summary

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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General references

Jeremiah 23:21

John 17:18

Bible References

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Truly, I tell all of you emphatically, the one who receives whomever I send receives me, and the one who receives me receives the one who sent me."

Just as you sent me into the world, so I have sent them into the world.

When they had finished breakfast, Jesus asked Simon Peter, "Simon, son of John, do you love me more than these?" Peter told him, "Yes, Lord, you know that I love you." Jesus told him, "Feed my lambs."

"Who is this coming from Edom, from Bozrah, in garments stained crimson? Who is this, robed in such splendor, marching in his great might? It is I, speaking in vindication, mighty to save.

"Pay attention, now! I am sending you out like sheep among wolves. So be as cunning as serpents and as innocent as doves.

Then Jesus approached them and told them, "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me.

Then he told them, "As you go into the entire world, proclaim the gospel to everyone.

and then repentance and forgiveness of sins is to be proclaimed in his name to all the nations, beginning at Jerusalem.

But you'll receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you, and you'll be my witnesses in Jerusalem, in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth."

What you have heard from me through many witnesses entrust to faithful people who will be able to teach others as well.

Therefore, holy brothers, partners in a heavenly calling, keep your focus on Jesus, the apostle and high priest of our confession.

General references

I didn't send these prophets, but they ran anyway. I didn't speak to them, but they prophesied.

Just as you sent me into the world, so I have sent them into the world.