John 20:19-21

Devotionals, Articles, and Bible Study Resources on John 20:19-21

19It was the first day of the week, and that very evening, while the disciples were together with the doors locked for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them. “Peace be with you!” He said to them.
20After He had said this, He showed them His hands and His side. The disciples rejoiced when they saw the Lord.
21Again Jesus said to them, “Peace be with you. As the Father has sent Me, so also I am sending you.”
— John 20:19-21

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"Peace be with you!"
Illustration of John 20:19

Illustration of John 20:19 -- On the evening of that first day of the week, when the disciples were together, with the doors locked for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said, "Peace be with you!" After he said this, he showed them his hands and side. The disciples were overjoyed when they saw the Lord.

I Am Sending You!
Illustration of John 20:21-22 NLT

Illustration of John 20:21-22 NLT -- Again he [Jesus]  said, "Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, so I am sending you." Then he breathed on them and said, "Receive the Holy Spirit."

Receive the Spirit
Illustration of John 20:21-23 NIV

Illustration of John 20:21-23 NIV -- Again Jesus said, "Peace be with you! As the Father has sent me, I am sending you." And with that he breathed on them and said, "Receive the Holy Spirit. If you forgive the sins of anyone, their sins are forgiven; if you do not forgive them, they are not forgiven."

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