Devine Scripture

John 20:22

John chapter 20 · verse 22 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

And when he had said this, he breathed on them, and saith unto them, Receive ye the Holy Spirit:

KJV

King James Version · 1611

And when he had said this, he breathed on them, and saith unto them, Receive ye the Holy Ghost:

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

And when he had said this, he breathed on them, and saith unto them, Receive ye the Holy Spirit:

Context

v.21Jesus therefore said to them again, Peace be unto you: as the Father hath sent me, even so send I you.

v.22This passage

v.23whose soever sins ye forgive, they are forgiven unto them; whose soever sins ye retain, they are retained.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Acts 2:4

    And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance.

  • Acts 2:38

    And Peter said unto them, Repent ye, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ unto the remission of your sins; and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.

  • Genesis 2:7

    And Jehovah God formed man of the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living soul.

  • Acts 4:8

    Then Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, said unto them, Ye rulers of the people, and elders,

  • John 16:7

    Nevertheless I tell you the truth: It is expedient for you that I go away; for if I go not away, the Comforter will not come unto you; but if I go, I will send him unto you.

  • John 14:16

    And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may be with you for ever,