John 20:21-23 Devotionals, Articles & Bible Study

          21Again Jesus said to them, “Peace be with you. As the Father has sent Me, so also I am sending you.”
          22When He had said this, He breathed on them and said, “Receive the Holy Spirit.
          23If you forgive anyone his sins, they are forgiven; if you withhold forgiveness from anyone, it is withheld.”

— John 20:21-23

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Receive the Spirit

Illustration of John 20:21-23 NIV

Illustration of John 20:21-23 NIV -- Again Jesus said, "Peace be with you! As the Father has sent me, I am sending you." And with that he breathed on them and said, "Receive the Holy Spirit. If you forgive the sins of anyone, their sins are forgiven; if you do not forgive them, they are not forgiven."

I Am Sending You!

Illustration of John 20:21-22 NLT

Illustration of John 20:21-22 NLT -- Again he [Jesus] said, "Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, so I am sending you." Then he breathed on them and said, "Receive the Holy Spirit."

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