KJV ORIGINAL
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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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Jesus said to them again, 'Peace be with you. Just like my Father sent me out into the world, I'm now sending you out too.'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Jesus basically said 'you've got this' and sent his friends to carry on the mission.
📚 Historical Context
In the Gospel of John, this verse takes place shortly after Jesus' resurrection when He appears to His disciples who are gathered in a locked room out of fear of the Jewish authorities. Jesus is speaking to them as part of His post-resurrection appearances, commissioning them to carry on His mission just as God the Father had sent Him. This moment highlights the continuity of God's redemptive plan through the disciples, empowering them with peace and purpose.
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