John 20:21-23

Christian Standard Bible

²¹ Jesus said to them again, “Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me,^(A) I also send you.”^{(B) 22} After saying this, he breathed on them^(C) and said,^[a] “Receive the Holy Spirit.^{(D) 23} If you forgive the sins of any, they are forgiven them; if you retain the sins of any, they are retained.”^(E)