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Mary Magdalene went, telling the news to the disciples: "I saw the Master!" And she told them everything he said to her.
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Later on that day, the disciples had gathered together, but, fearful of the Jews, had locked all the doors in the house. Jesus entered, stood among them, and said, "Peace to you."
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Jesus repeated his greeting: "Peace to you. Just as the Father sent me, I send you."
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Then he took a deep breath and breathed into them. "Receive the Holy Spirit," he said.
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