John 20

The Apostles Commissioned

19 *Mark 16:14; Luke 24:36; John 14:27; 1 Cor. 15:5Then, the same day at evening, being the first day of the week, when the doors were shut where the disciples were assembled, for *John 9:22; 19:38fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood in the midst, and said to them, *John 14:27; 16:33; Eph. 2:17"Peace be with you."20 When He had said this, He *Acts 1:3showed them His hands and His side. *John 16:20, 22Then the disciples were glad when they saw the Lord.

21 So Jesus said to them again, "Peace to you! *(Matt. 28:18–20); John 17:18, 19; (2 Tim. 2:2); Heb. 3:1As the Father has sent Me, I also send you."22 And when He had said this, He breathed on them, and said to them, "Receive the Holy Spirit.23 *Matt. 16:19; 18:18If you forgive the sins of any, they are forgiven them; if you retain the sins of any, they are retained."