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John 20:19–21

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¶ Then the same day at evening, being the first day of the week, when the doors were shut where the disciples were assembled for fear of the Jews, came Jesus and stood in the midst, and saith unto them, Peace be unto you.
And when he had so said, he shewed unto them his hands and his side. Then were the disciples glad, when they saw the Lord.
Then said Jesus to them again, Peace be unto you: as my Father hath sent me, even so send I you.
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From verse 19

  1. John 20:26Rank 1 from verse 19
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    26¶ And after eight days again his disciples were within, and Thomas with them: then came Jesus, the doors being shut, and stood in the midst, and said, Peace be unto you.

  2. John 14:27Rank 2 from verse 19
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    27Peace 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.

  3. John 20:21Rank 3 from verse 19
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    21Then said Jesus to them again, Peace be unto you: as my Father hath sent me, even so send I you.

  4. Luke 24:36–49Rank 4 from verse 19
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    36¶ And as they thus spake, Jesus himself stood in the midst of them, and saith unto them, Peace be unto you.

    37But they were terrified and affrighted, and supposed that they had seen a spirit.

    38And he said unto them, Why are ye troubled? and why do thoughts arise in your hearts?

    39Behold my hands and my feet, that it is I myself: handle me, and see; for a spirit hath not flesh and bones, as ye see me have.

    40And when he had thus spoken, he shewed them his hands and his feet.

    41And while they yet believed not for joy, and wondered, he said unto them, Have ye here any meat?

    42And they gave him a piece of a broiled fish, and of an honeycomb.

    43And he took it, and did eat before them.

    44And he said unto them, These are the words which I spake unto you, while I was yet with you, that all things must be fulfilled, which were written in the law of Moses, and in the prophets, and in the psalms, concerning me.

    45Then opened he their understanding, that they might understand the scriptures,

    46And said unto them, Thus it is written, and thus it behoved Christ to suffer, and to rise from the dead the third day:

    47And that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in his name among all nations, beginning at Jerusalem.

    48And ye are witnesses of these things.

    49¶ And, behold, I send the promise of my Father upon you: but tarry ye in the city of Jerusalem, until ye be endued with power from on high.

  5. 2 Thessalonians 3:16Rank 5 from verse 19
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    16Now the Lord of peace himself give you peace always by all means. The Lord be with you all.

  6. Ephesians 2:14Rank 6 from verse 19
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    14For he is our peace, who hath made both one, and hath broken down the middle wall of partition between us;

  7. John 7:13Rank 7 from verse 19
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    13Howbeit no man spake openly of him for fear of the Jews.

  8. Mark 16:14Rank 8 from verse 19
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    14¶ Afterward he appeared unto the eleven as they sat at meat, and upbraided them with their unbelief and hardness of heart, because they believed not them which had seen him after he was risen.

  9. 1 Corinthians 15:5Rank 9 from verse 19
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    5And that he was seen of Cephas, then of the twelve:

  10. John 16:33Rank 10 from verse 19
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    33These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.

  11. Psalms 85:8–10Rank 11 from verse 19
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    8I will hear what God the Lord will speak: for he will speak peace unto his people, and to his saints: but let them not turn again to folly.

    9Surely his salvation is nigh them that fear him; that glory may dwell in our land.

    10Mercy and truth are met together; righteousness and peace have kissed each other.

  12. Revelation 1:4Rank 12 from verse 19
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    4JOHN to the seven churches which are in Asia: Grace be unto you, and peace, from him which is, and which was, and which is to come; and from the seven Spirits which are before his throne;

  13. Ephesians 6:23Rank 13 from verse 19
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    23Peace be to the brethren, and love with faith, from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

  14. Hebrews 7:2Rank 14 from verse 19
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    2To whom also Abraham gave a tenth part of all; first being by interpretation King of righteousness, and after that also King of Salem, which is, King of peace;

  15. Isaiah 57:18–19Rank 15 from verse 19
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    18I have seen his ways, and will heal him: I will lead him also, and restore comforts unto him and to his mourners.

    19I create the fruit of the lips; Peace, peace to him that is far off, and to him that is near, saith the Lord; and I will heal him.

  16. John 14:19–23Rank 16 from verse 19
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    19Yet a little while, and the world seeth me no more; but ye see me: because I live, ye shall live also.

    20At that day ye shall know that I am in my Father, and ye in me, and I in you.

    21He that hath my commandments, and keepeth them, he it is that loveth me: and he that loveth me shall be loved of my Father, and I will love him, and will manifest myself to him.

    22Judas saith unto him, not Iscariot, Lord, how is it that thou wilt manifest thyself unto us, and not unto the world?

    23Jesus answered and said unto him, If a man love me, he will keep my words: and my Father will love him, and we will come unto him, and make our abode with him.

  17. John 16:22Rank 17 from verse 19
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    22And ye now therefore have sorrow: but I will see you again, and your heart shall rejoice, and your joy no man taketh from you.

  18. Matthew 10:13Rank 18 from verse 19
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    13And if the house be worthy, let your peace come upon it: but if it be not worthy, let your peace return to you.

  19. Matthew 18:20Rank 19 from verse 19
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    20For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them.

  20. Nehemiah 6:10–11Rank 20 from verse 19
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    10Afterward I came unto the house of Shemaiah the son of Delaiah the son of Mehetabeel, who was shut up; and he said, Let us meet together in the house of God, within the temple, and let us shut the doors of the temple: for they will come to slay thee; yea, in the night will they come to slay thee.

    11And I said, Should such a man as I flee? and who is there, that, being as I am, would go into the temple to save his life? I will not go in.

  21. Philippians 1:2Rank 21 from verse 19
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    2Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ.

  22. Romans 15:33Rank 22 from verse 19
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    33Now the God of peace be with you all. Amen.

From verse 20

  1. John 16:22Rank 1 from verse 20
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    22And ye now therefore have sorrow: but I will see you again, and your heart shall rejoice, and your joy no man taketh from you.

  2. 1 John 1:1Rank 2 from verse 20
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    1THAT which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked upon, and our hands have handled, of the Word of life;

  3. John 20:27Rank 3 from verse 20
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    27Then saith he to Thomas, Reach hither thy finger, and behold my hands; and reach hither thy hand, and thrust it into my side: and be not faithless, but believing.

  4. Luke 24:39–41Rank 4 from verse 20
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    39Behold my hands and my feet, that it is I myself: handle me, and see; for a spirit hath not flesh and bones, as ye see me have.

    40And when he had thus spoken, he shewed them his hands and his feet.

    41And while they yet believed not for joy, and wondered, he said unto them, Have ye here any meat?

  5. John 16:20Rank 5 from verse 20
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    20Verily, verily, I say unto you, That ye shall weep and lament, but the world shall rejoice: and ye shall be sorrowful, but your sorrow shall be turned into joy.

  6. Isaiah 25:8–9Rank 6 from verse 20
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    8He will swallow up death in victory; and the Lord God will wipe away tears from off all faces; and the rebuke of his people shall he take away from off all the earth: for the Lord hath spoken it.

    9¶ And it shall be said in that day, Lo, this is our God; we have waited for him, and he will save us: this is the Lord; we have waited for him, we will be glad and rejoice in his salvation.

  7. John 19:34Rank 7 from verse 20
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    34But one of the soldiers with a spear pierced his side, and forthwith came there out blood and water.

  8. Matthew 28:8Rank 8 from verse 20
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    8And they departed quickly from the sepulchre with fear and great joy; and did run to bring his disciples word.

From verse 21

  1. John 17:18–19Rank 1 from verse 21
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    18As thou hast sent me into the world, even so have I also sent them into the world.

    19And for their sakes I sanctify myself, that they also might be sanctified through the truth.

  2. Matthew 28:18–20Rank 2 from verse 21
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    18And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth.

    19¶ Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:

    20Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen.

  3. John 13:20Rank 3 from verse 21
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    20Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that receiveth whomsoever I send receiveth me; and he that receiveth me receiveth him that sent me.

  4. John 3:17Rank 4 from verse 21
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    17For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.

  5. Mark 16:15–18Rank 5 from verse 21
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    15And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.

    16He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned.

    17And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues;

    18They shall take up serpents; and if they drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them; they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover.

  6. Acts 1:8Rank 6 from verse 21
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    8But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judæa, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth.

  7. Luke 24:47–49Rank 7 from verse 21
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    47And that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in his name among all nations, beginning at Jerusalem.

    48And ye are witnesses of these things.

    49¶ And, behold, I send the promise of my Father upon you: but tarry ye in the city of Jerusalem, until ye be endued with power from on high.

  8. Matthew 10:16Rank 8 from verse 21
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    16¶ Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves: be ye therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves.

  9. Matthew 10:40Rank 9 from verse 21
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    40¶ He that receiveth you receiveth me, and he that receiveth me receiveth him that sent me.

  10. 2 Timothy 2:2Rank 10 from verse 21
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    2And the things that thou hast heard of me among many witnesses, the same commit thou to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also.

  11. John 14:27Rank 11 from verse 21
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    27Peace 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.

  12. Hebrews 3:1Rank 12 from verse 21
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    1WHEREFORE, holy brethren, partakers of the heavenly calling, consider the Apostle and High Priest of our profession, Christ Jesus;

  13. John 21:15–17Rank 13 from verse 21
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    15¶ So when they had dined, Jesus saith to Simon Peter, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me more than these? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my lambs.

    16He saith to him again the second time, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my sheep.

    17He saith unto him the third time, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me? Peter was grieved because he said unto him the third time, Lovest thou me? And he said unto him, Lord, thou knowest all things; thou knowest that I love thee. Jesus saith unto him, Feed my sheep.

  14. Isaiah 63:1–3Rank 14 from verse 21
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    1WHO is this that cometh from Edom, with dyed garments from Bozrah? this that is glorious in his apparel, travelling in the greatness of his strength? I that speak in righteousness, mighty to save.

    2Wherefore art thou red in thine apparel, and thy garments like him that treadeth in the winefat?

    3I have trodden the winepress alone; and of the people there was none with me: for I will tread them in mine anger, and trample them in my fury; and their blood shall be sprinkled upon my garments, and I will stain all my raiment.

  15. John 20:19Rank 15 from verse 21
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    19¶ Then the same day at evening, being the first day of the week, when the doors were shut where the disciples were assembled for fear of the Jews, came Jesus and stood in the midst, and saith unto them, Peace be unto you.

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John 20:19

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day

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Sense 1: Light or the period of light between morning and evening, as distinguished from night. Sense 2: A complete daily cycle. Sense 3: A specified time, occasion, period, age, or season.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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week

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1. A period of seven days. 2. A group or period of seven.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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shut

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To close, fasten, block, confine, stop, exclude, or make inaccessible.

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assembled

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Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of assemble, meaning to gather or bring together into one place or company; to meet or collect together.

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for

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1. In behalf of or in the place of. 2. With respect to, concerning, or toward. 3. Because of or on account of. 4. During or throughout. 5. In order to obtain or reach. 6. As a conjunction, because or seeing that.

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fear

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1. Alarm, dread, terror, or apprehension. 2. Reverence, awe, or respectful regard. 3. A person, thing, or event feared or revered. 4. To fear, dread, or reverence.

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in

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1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.

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midst

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The middle, centre, interior, or intervening part of a place, body, company, or condition; among, within, surrounded by, or in the presence of persons or things.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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peace

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Freedom from war, strife, disturbance, or inward trouble; quietness, reconciliation, safety, or well-being.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references

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you

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The second-person plural pronoun referring to those being addressed.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

DEFINED WORDS

John 20:20

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shewed

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Past-tense or past-participial form of show (to reveal, declare, display, or make known).

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hands

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Sense 1: The end parts of the arms used for holding and working. Sense 2: Figures of power, possession, agency, or aid.

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side

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Sense 1: A lateral part, edge, or surface. Sense 2: A party or position in a dispute.

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glad

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Pleased; affected with pleasure or moderate joy; moderately happy.

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Lord

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1. A title of God or Jesus Christ acknowledging authority and rule. 2. A respectful title or address for one in authority.

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John 20:21

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again

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Another time; once more; back to a former place or condition; or in return.

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peace

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Freedom from war, strife, disturbance, or inward trouble; quietness, reconciliation, safety, or well-being.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references

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you

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The second-person plural pronoun referring to those being addressed.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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father

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Sense 1: A male parent or begetter. Sense 2: An ancestor, forefather, founder, source, originator, chief, elder, or one bearing paternal authority and care. Sense 3: God as Father, including the Father of Jesus Christ and of those described as his children.

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even

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1. Used to emphasize, include, or precisely identify what is meant: indeed, precisely, or namely. 2. Used to mark a boundary, endpoint, or full reach in place, time, or degree: up to, as far as, or through. 3. In ‘even as,’ ‘even so,’ and like constructions, just as, exactly so, or in the same manner. 4. The evening, or close of day. 5. Equal, level, identical, balanced, or uniform.

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20:19¶ Then the same day at evening, being the first day of the week, when the doors were shut where the disciples were assembled for fear of the Jews, came Jesus and stood in the midst, and saith unto them, Peace be unto you.

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20:20And when he had so said, he shewed unto them his hands and his side. Then were the disciples glad, when they saw the Lord.

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20:21Then said Jesus to them again, Peace be unto you: as my Father hath sent me, even so send I you.

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20:22And when he had said this, he breathed on them, and saith unto them, Receive ye the Holy Ghost:

20:23Whose soever sins ye remit, they are remitted unto them; and whose soever sins ye retain, they are retained.

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