John 20:22

22 And when he had said this, he 1breathed on them and said to them, 2"Receive the Holy Spirit.

John 20:22 In-Context

20 When he had said this, he showed them his hands and his side. Then the disciples were glad when they saw the Lord.
21 Jesus said to them again, "Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, even so I am sending you."
22 And when he had said this, he breathed on them and said to them, "Receive the Holy Spirit.
23 If you forgive the sins of any, they are forgiven them; if you withhold forgiveness from any, it is withheld."
24 Now Thomas, one of the Twelve, called the Twin, was not with them when Jesus came.

Cross References 2

  • 1. Genesis 2:7
  • 2. [Acts 2:4]; See John 7:39
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