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John 20:21-23 Jesus' Resurrection and Appearance to His Disciples

21 Again Jesus said, “Peace be with you! As the Father has sent me, I am sending you.”

22 And with that he breathed on them and said, “Receive the Holy Spirit.

23 If you forgive anyone his sins, they are forgiven; if you do not forgive them, they are not forgiven.”

Cross References for John 20:21-23

Matthew 10:16 - I am sending you out like sheep among wolves. Therefore be as shrewd as snakes and as innocent ... Click to read the verse Matthew 10:16 Click to read the verse Matthew 10:16

Romans 10:15 - And how can they preach unless they are sent? As it is written, “How beautiful are the feet of ... Click to read the verse Romans 10:15 Click to read the verse Romans 10:15

John 21:15-17 - Jesus Reinstates Peter When they had finished eating, Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon son of ... Click to read the verse John 21:15-17 Click to read the verse John 21:15-17

2 Corinthians 5:20 - We are therefore Christ’s ambassadors, as though God were making his appeal through us. We impl... Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 5:20 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 5:20

Genesis 43:23 - “It’s all right,” he said. “Don’t be afraid. Your God, the God of your father, has given you tr... Click to read the verse Genesis 43:23 Click to read the verse Genesis 43:23

John 20:26 - A week later his disciples were in the house again, and Thomas was with them. Though the doors ... Click to read the verse John 20:26 Click to read the verse John 20:26

John 14:27 - Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not le... Click to read the verse John 14:27 Click to read the verse John 14:27

John 20:19 - Jesus Appears to His Disciples On the evening of that first day of the week, when the disciples... Click to read the verse John 20:19 Click to read the verse John 20:19

Isaiah 63:1-3 - God’s Day of Vengeance and Redemption Who is this coming from Edom, from Bozrah, with his garme... Click to read the verse Isaiah 63:1-3 Click to read the verse Isaiah 63:1-3

Matthew 10:40 - “He who receives you receives me, and he who receives me receives the one who sent me. Click to read the verse Matthew 10:40 Click to read the verse Matthew 10:40

John 13:20 - I tell you the truth, whoever accepts anyone I send accepts me; and whoever accepts me accepts ... Click to read the verse John 13:20 Click to read the verse John 13:20

Malachi 2:7 - “For the lips of a priest ought to preserve knowledge, because he is the messenger of the Lord ... Click to read the verse Malachi 2:7 Click to read the verse Malachi 2:7

Hebrews 3:1 - Jesus Greater Than Moses Therefore, holy brothers, who share in the heavenly calling, fix your ... Click to read the verse Hebrews 3:1 Click to read the verse Hebrews 3:1

2 Timothy 2:2 - And the things you have heard me say in the presence of many witnesses entrust to reliable men ... Click to read the verse 2 Timothy 2:2 Click to read the verse 2 Timothy 2:2

Numbers 6:26 - the Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace.”’ Click to read the verse Numbers 6:26 Click to read the verse Numbers 6:26

Matthew 23:34 - Therefore I am sending you prophets and wise men and teachers. Some of them you will kill and c... Click to read the verse Matthew 23:34 Click to read the verse Matthew 23:34

Acts 1:2 - until the day he was taken up to heaven, after giving instructions through the Holy Spirit to t... Click to read the verse Acts 1:2 Click to read the verse Acts 1:2

Matthew 9:38 - Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field.” Click to read the verse Matthew 9:38 Click to read the verse Matthew 9:38

John 17:18 - As you sent me into the world, I have sent them into the world. Click to read the verse John 17:18 Click to read the verse John 17:18

2 Peter 1:1 - Simon Peter, a servant and apostle of Jesus Christ, To those who through the righteousness of o... Click to read the verse 2 Peter 1:1 Click to read the verse 2 Peter 1:1

1 Corinthians 1:1 - Paul, called to be an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and our brother Sosthenes, Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 1:1 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 1:1

1 John 4:6 - We are from God, and whoever knows God listens to us; but whoever is not from God does not list... Click to read the verse 1 John 4:6 Click to read the verse 1 John 4:6

Acts 1:8 - But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in J... Click to read the verse Acts 1:8 Click to read the verse Acts 1:8

Matthew 10:5 - These twelve Jesus sent out with the following instructions: “Do not go among the Gentiles or e... Click to read the verse Matthew 10:5 Click to read the verse Matthew 10:5

Matthew 28:18-20 - Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Click to read the verse Matthew 28:18-20 Click to read the verse Matthew 28:18-20

Mark 16:15 - He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the good news to all creation. Click to read the verse Mark 16:15 Click to read the verse Mark 16:15

Jeremiah 23:21 - I did not send these prophets, yet they have run with their message; I did not speak to them, y... Click to read the verse Jeremiah 23:21 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 23:21

John 3:17 - For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through... Click to read the verse John 3:17 Click to read the verse John 3:17

Galatians 1:1 - Paul, an apostle—sent not from men nor by man, but by Jesus Christ and God the Father, who rais... Click to read the verse Galatians 1:1 Click to read the verse Galatians 1:1

Matthew 13:37 - He answered, “The one who sowed the good seed is the Son of Man. Click to read the verse Matthew 13:37 Click to read the verse Matthew 13:37

Luke 4:43 - But he said, “I must preach the good news of the kingdom of God to the other towns also, becaus... Click to read the verse Luke 4:43 Click to read the verse Luke 4:43

John 14:28 - “You heard me say, ‘I am going away and I am coming back to you.’ If you loved me, you would be... Click to read the verse John 14:28 Click to read the verse John 14:28

Luke 24:47-49 - and repentance and forgiveness of sins will be preached in his name to all nations, beginning a... Click to read the verse Luke 24:47-49 Click to read the verse Luke 24:47-49

John 17:18-19 - As you sent me into the world, I have sent them into the world. Click to read the verse John 17:18-19 Click to read the verse John 17:18-19

Mark 16:15-18 - He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the good news to all creation. Click to read the verse Mark 16:15-18 Click to read the verse Mark 16:15-18