John
“Then said Jesus to them again, Peace be unto you: as my Father hath sent me, even so send I you.”
John 20:21
John 20:21 (KJV) speaks to peace, mission, and calling — words set in John, the Gospel of who Jesus is. Read it unhurried, and let it become a prayer you return to.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.”
John 14:27“And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.”
Philippians 4:7“Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee.”
Isaiah 26:3“Great peace have they which love thy law: and nothing shall offend them.”
Psalms 119:165“And the work of righteousness shall be peace; and the effect of righteousness quietness and assurance for ever.”
Isaiah 32:17“And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful.”
Colossians 3:15
Common questions
What does John 20:21 mean?
In the King James Version, John 20:21 reads: "Then said Jesus to them again, Peace be unto you: as my Father hath sent me, even so send I you." The verse speaks to peace, mission, and calling. To read it well, take it in the flow of John 20 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is John 20:21 in the King James Version?
Yes. "Then said Jesus to them again, Peace be unto you: as my Father hath sent me, even so send I you." is John 20:21 in the King James Version (KJV), found in John chapter 20.
What are some related Bible verses to John 20:21?
Verses that sit beside John 20:21 include John 14:27, Philippians 4:7, and Isaiah 26:3. Reading them alongside John 20:21 deepens the theme of peace.
How can I pray with John 20:21?
Read John 20:21 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.