Matthew Poole and continuators on 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 .

The repeating of this [illegible: 1 letter]alutation, speaketh it more than an ordinary complement, o[illegible: 1 letter] form of salutation. It signifieth his reconciliation to them, notwithstanding their error in forsaking him, and flying; it prepared their attention for the great things that he was now about to speak to them; it also signified, that he was about to Preach the Gospel of peace to all Nations.

I have now fulfilled my Ministry, and am now going to my Father who sent me; now by the same Authority that I am sent, I send you, to gather, instruct, and govern my Church; I send, or I will send you clothed with the same Authority with which I am clothed, and for the same ends in part for which I was sent.

Marginal references: Ma[illegible: 1 letter]. 28.18. Chap. 17.18.