John 20:23
To whomever you forgive the sins, they are forgiven to them; to whomever you retain, they have been retained.”
Family 35 New Testament
In The King James Version
In Context
22Upon saying this He breathed on them and said: “Receive Holy Spirit!
24Now one of the twelve, Thomas (called Twin), was not with them when Jesus came.
Cross References
Matthew 18:18“Assuredly I say to you, whatever (pl.) you (pl.) may bind on earth will have been bound in heaven, and whatever you may loose on earth will have been loosed in heaven.
Acts 2:38So Peter said to them: “Repent and be baptized, each one of you, upon the name of Jesus Christ, for forgiveness of sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.
Acts 13:38Therefore, let it be known to you, men, brothers, that through this One forgiveness of sins is proclaimed to you;
2 Corinthians 2:6This punishment that was inflicted by the majority is sufficient to such a one,
1 Timothy 1:20of whom are Hymenaeus and Alexander—whom I have handed over to Satan 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 →