John 20:20-23

20 After he said this, he showed them his hands and side. The disciples were overjoyed when they saw the Lord.
21 Again Jesus said, “Peace be with you! As the Father has sent me, I am sending you.”
22 And with that he breathed on them and said, “Receive the Holy Spirit.
23 If you forgive anyone’s sins, their sins are forgiven; if you do not forgive them, they are not forgiven.”

Cross References 7

  • 1. Luke 24:39,40; John 19:34
  • 2. John 16:20,22
  • 3. ver 19
  • 4. S John 3:17
  • 5. Matthew 28:19; John 17:18
  • 6. John 7:39; Acts 2:38; Acts 8:15-17; Acts 19:2; Galatians 3:2
  • 7. Matthew 16:19; Matthew 18:18
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