John 20:21-23

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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.”

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Cross References 5

1. ver 19
2. S John 3:17
3. Matthew 28:19; John 17:18
4. John 7:39; Acts 2:38; Acts 8:15-17; Acts 19:2; Galatians 3:2
5. Matthew 16:19; Matthew 18:18

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