John 20:23
"Receive the Holy Spirit. If you remit any one’s sins, they are remitted; if you retain them they are retained."
Montgomery New Testament
In The King James Version
In Context
22When he had said this he breathed upon them and said.
24But Thomas, one of the Twelve, who was called "The Twin." was not with them when Jesus came.
Cross References
Matthew 18:18"I tell you all in solemn truth that whatever you forbid upon earth will be forbidden in heaven, and whatever you permit on earth will be permitted in heaven.
Acts 2:38"Repent," answered Peter, "and be baptized, every 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 13:38"Be it known unto you therefore, brothers, that remission of sins is proclaimed to you through this man;
2 Corinthians 2:6Sufficient for the offender is the punishment imposed by the majority;
1 Timothy 1:20Among them are Hymenaeus and Alexander, whom I have given 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 →