John 20:21 — Meaning and Application

Then the same day at evening, being the first {day} of the week, when the doors were shut where the disciples were assembled for fear of the Jews, came Jesus and stood in the midst, and saith unto them, Peace {be} unto you.

And when he had so said, he shewed unto them {his} hands and his side. Then were the disciples glad, when they saw the Lord.

Then said Jesus to them again, Peace {be} unto you: as {my} Father hath sent me, even so send I you.

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

Whose soever sins ye remit, they are remitted unto them; {and} whose soever {sins} ye retain, they are retained.