John 20:22
The Scripture
(22) And when he had said this, he breathed on them, and saith unto them, Receive ye the Holy Ghost:
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
After the resurrection, Jesus appears to his disciples on the road to Emmaus, explaining the Scriptures to them, and they recognize him as the Messiah. Later, he appears to the eleven disciples on the mountain, granting them the authority to forgive sins. This chapter emphasizes the risen Christ’s power, the fulfillment of prophecy, and the new authority of the disciples.
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Genesis 2:7Job 33:4Psalms 33:6Ezekiel 37:9John 14:16John 15:26John 16:7Acts 2:4Acts 2:38Acts 4:8Acts 8:15Acts 10:47