John 20:23
If you forgive the sins of any one, they are forgiven; if you retain the sins of any one, they are retained.
Revised King James New Testament
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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, called Didymus, was not with them when Jesus came.
Cross References
Matthew 18:18Truly I say to you, Whatever you shall bind on earth shall be bound in heaven: and whatever you shall loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.
Acts 2:38Then Peter said to them, Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.
Acts 13:38Therefore, let it be known to you, brethren, that through this man the forgiveness of sins is proclaimed to you:
2 Corinthians 2:6Sufficient for such a man is this punishment, which was inflicted by the majority.
1 Timothy 1:20Among whom are Hymenaeus and Alexander; whom I have delivered to Satan, 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 →