John 20:21
Again Jesus said to them, “Peace be with you. As the Father has sent Me, so also I am sending you.”
What it says
Jesus sends them as the Father sent him, repeating his greeting of peace and making their mission direct there now.
What it is doing
Peace and sending belong together in the risen Jesus’ word to them.
In context
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. 21Again Jesus said to them, “Peace be with you. As the Father has sent Me, so also I am sending you.” 22When He had said this, He breathed on them and said, “Receive the Holy Spirit. 23If you forgive anyone his sins, they are forgiven; if you withhold forgiveness from anyone, it is withheld.”