Hi,
Is there a significant reason why John uses two different words for send in John 20:21?
John 20:21b says " ... καθὼς ἀπέσταλκέν με ὁ πατήρ, κἀγὼ πέμπω ὑμᾶς."
Some Greek scholars say that they are used interchangeably in this verse.
At least one person believes that there is a ‘significant distinction’ between the two words. He says that the first is used of the Father sending the Son and concentrates on the mission to be accomplished and the authority imparted to whom was sent and the second is used of Jesus sending the disciples which focuses more on the relation of the sent to the sender.
It seems like the use of καθὼς would indicate that the two are interchangeable here. I was wondering what you all think.
Bob
