John 20:23
Those whose sins you shall forgive, they are forgiven them, and those whose sins you shall retain, they are retained.”
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In Context
22When he had said this, he breathed on them. And he said to them: “Receive the Holy Spirit.
24Now Thomas, one of the twelve, who is called the Twin, was not with them when Jesus arrived.
Cross References
Matthew 18:18Amen I say to you, whatever you will have bound on earth, shall be bound also in heaven, and whatever you will have released on earth, shall be released also in heaven.
Acts 2:38Yet truly, Peter said to them: “Do penance; and be baptized, each one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ, for the remission of your sins. And you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.
Acts 13:38Therefore, let it be known to you, noble brothers, that through him is announced to you remission from sins and from everything by which you were not able to be justified in the law of Moses.
2 Corinthians 2:6Let this rebuke be sufficient for someone like this, for it has been brought by many.
1 Timothy 1:20Among these are Hymenaeus and Alexander, whom I have handed over to Satan, so that they may learn not to blaspheme.
Matthew Henry on John 20:20-26
Christ with His Disciples. 19 Then the same day at evening, being the first day of the week, when the doors were shut where the disciples were assembled for fear of the Jews, came Jesus and stood in the midst, and saith unto them, Peace be unto you. 20 And when he had so said, he showed unto them his hands and his side. Then were the disciples glad, when they saw the Lord. 21 Then said Jesus to them again, Peace be unto you: as my Father hath sent me, even so send I you. 22 And when he had said this, he breathed… Read the whole commentary →