John 20:21

Arabic APD 1978 (Kitaab al Vahd aj Jadid 1978)

Wa Yasuuv gaal leehum marra taanya, “Salaam leekum. Zei maa al Abu rassalni, ana barassilkum.”

What Does This Mean?

In this verse, Jesus tells his disciples that he is sending them out with a mission just as God sent him. The main message is about the peace and commission given to followers to spread the word.

Explained for Children

Imagine you get a special task from your teacher to share something important with other kids in school. That's what Jesus is doing here, giving his friends a big job to do for Him!

Historical Background

This verse comes from John’s Gospel, written around the late first century AD. It was addressed to early Christians and aims to encourage them to spread the message of Jesus as He did.

Living It Out Today

A modern scenario could be someone who has learned a valuable life lesson or skill and feels called to teach others. Like mentoring a new colleague at work, sharing knowledge and encouraging them can be seen as fulfilling this commission.

Topics

• mission
• peace
• commissioning
• discipleship
• spiritual encouragement
• evangelism

Related Verses

• Mark 3:14
• Luke 9:2
• Acts 1:8
• John 17:18
• Matthew 28:19

Frequently Asked Questions

Why did Jesus give this commission?

Jesus gave this commission to empower his disciples, ensuring they would continue His work after He ascended. It was a way of extending His ministry through them.

What does 'peace' mean in this context?

'Peace' here is not just about the absence of conflict but also a sense of wholeness and completeness that comes from God, providing strength and assurance as they go out on their mission.

How can we apply this verse to our lives today?

We can apply this by feeling empowered to share what we know about Jesus with others. Just like the disciples were sent, we too are called to spread God's message wherever we go.

What is the significance of being 'sent' in this verse?

Being 'sent' signifies a call to action and service for the Kingdom of God. It implies that believers have a role to play in continuing Jesus’ work in the world, much like He was sent by His Father.