John 20:23
If you forgive the sins of any, they are forgiven them; if you retain the sins of any, they have been retained.” 1 Jesus and Thomas
English Majority Text (NT)
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In Context
22And when He had said this, He breathed on them, and said to them, “Receive the Holy Spirit.
24But Thomas, one of the twelve, the one called the Twin, was not with them when Jesus came.
Cross References
Matthew 18:18“Assuredly I say to you, whatever you bind on earth shall have been bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth shall have been loosed in heaven.
Acts 2:38Then Peter said to them, “Repent, and let each of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.
Acts 13:38Therefore let it be known to you, brothers, that through this Man forgiveness of sins is proclaimed to you,
2 Corinthians 2:6Sufficient to such a person is this punishment which was inflicted by the majority,
1 Timothy 1:20of whom are Hymenaeus and Alexander, whom I handed over to Satan so that they may be taught 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 →