John 20:21 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Bible Comments

My Father. The Father. See John 1:14.

sent. Greek. apostello. App-174.

even so. I also.

send. Greek. pempo. App-174. Note the distinction. The Father sent the Son alone, but the Son sends His disciples with an "escort" or guard, i.e. the Holy Spirit. This is to emphasize the fact that the Lord remains (by the Spirit) with those whom He sends.

John 20:21

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