John 20:22 - An Understandable Version (2005 edition)22 Upon saying this, Jesus breathed on the disciples and said to them, “[Be willing to] receive the Holy Spirit.” [Note: This “breathing” served as a pledge of the Holy Spirit which actually came on these apostles a few weeks later. See Acts 1:5-8; 2:4]. See the chapterMore versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 176922 And when he had said this, he breathed on them, and saith unto them, Receive ye the Holy Ghost: See the chapterAmplified Bible - Classic Edition22 And having said this, He breathed on them and said to them, Receive the Holy Spirit! See the chapterAmerican Standard Version (1901)22 And when he had said this, he breathed on them, and saith unto them, Receive ye the Holy Spirit: See the chapterCommon English Bible22 Then he breathed on them and said, “Receive the Holy Spirit. See the chapterCatholic Public Domain Version22 When he had said this, he breathed on them. And he said to them: "Receive the Holy Spirit. See the chapter |