Cross-references Explore similar Bible verses on John 17:18 in English Standard Version "As you sent me into the world, so I have sent them into the world." Mt 10:5 These twelve Jesus sent out, instructing them, “Go nowhere among the Gentiles and enter no town of the Samaritans, Joh 4:38 I sent you to reap that for which you did not labor. Others have labored, and you have entered into their labor.” Joh 20:21 Jesus said to them again, “Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, even so I am sending you.”