Then said Jesus to them again, Peace be unto you: as my Father hath sent me, even so send I you.
Ver. 21. Then said Jesus to them again, Peace] The common salutation among the Jews (the Turks at this day salute in like sort, Salaum aleek; the reply is, Aleek salaum, that is, Peace be unto you). This our Saviour purposely redoubleth, to persuade them of pardon for their late shameful defection from him, and their backwardness to believe his resurrection. Sin is soon committed, but not so easily remitted; or, if in heaven, yet not in our own consciences, till which there is little comfort. Christ, to confirm them, is pleased again to employ them, and to count them faithful, putting them again into the ministry, 1 Timothy 1:13. A calling not more honourable than comfortable; the very trust that God commits to a man therein, seals up love and favour to him.