John 20:23

A Conservative Version

If ye forgive the sins of any, they are forgiven them. If ye retain of any, they are retained.

Cross References

Matthew 18:18

Truly I say to you, however many things ye may bind on the earth will be things that are bound in heaven, and however many things ye may loose on the earth will be things that that are loosed in heaven.

Matthew 16:19

And I will give to thee the keys of the kingdom of the heavens, and whatever thou may bind on earth will be what is bound in the heavens, and whatever thou may loose on the earth will be what is loosed in the heavens.

1 Timothy 1:20

of whom are Hymenaeus and Alexander, whom I delivered to Satan, so that they may be disciplined not to blaspheme.

Acts 10:43

To this man all the prophets testify, that every man who believes in him, to receive remission of sins through his name.

Acts 2:38

And Peter said to them, Repent ye, and be immersed each of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.

1 Corinthians 5:4

In the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, when ye are gathered together, and my spirit with the power of our Lord Jesus Christ,

Ephesians 2:20

Which was built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus himself being the chief corner,

John 20:22

And after saying this, he breathed on them, and says to them, Receive ye Holy Spirit.