John 20:23
The Scripture
(23) Whose soever sins ye remit, they are remitted unto them; and whose soever sins ye retain, they are retained.
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
Matthew 16:19Matthew 18:18Mark 2:5Mark 2:6Mark 2:7Mark 2:8Mark 2:9Mark 2:10Acts 2:38Acts 10:43Acts 13:38Acts 13:39
Related verses (shared words)
I Samuel 12:3Romans 4:7Philippians 3:19I Peter 2:24Genesis 32:17Genesis 38:25