John 20:21

In context

19That evening, on the first day of the week, the disciples were together behind locked doors for fear of the Jews. Jesus came, stood among them, and said, “Peace be with you.” 20After saying this, he showed them his hands and his side. And the disciples rejoiced to see the Lord. 21Again Jesus said to them, “Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, so I am sending you.” 22With that he breathed on them and said, “Receive the Holy Spirit. 23If you forgive anyone’s sins, they are forgiven; if you hold them against anyone, they are held.”