John 20:22

Modern English Version

When He had said this, He breathed on them and said to them, “Receive the Holy Spirit.

Cross References

Genesis 2:7

Then the Lord God formed man from the dust of the ground and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life, and man became a living being.

Job 33:4

The Spirit of God has made me, and the breath of the Almighty has given me life.

Psalm 33:6

By the word of the Lord the heavens were made, and all their host by the breath of His mouth.

Ezekiel 37:9

Then He said to me, “Prophesy to the wind; prophesy, son of man, and say to the wind: Thus says the Lord God: Come from the four winds, O breath, and breathe upon these slain so that they live.”

John 14:16

I will pray the Father, and He will give you another Advocate, that He may be with you forever:

John 15:26

“But when the Advocate comes, whom I shall send to you from the Father, the Spirit of truth who proceeds from the Father, He will bear witness of Me.

John 16:7

Nevertheless I tell you the truth: It is expedient for you that I go away. For if I do not go away, the Advocate will not come to you. But if I go, I will send Him to you.

John 20:21

So Jesus said to them again, “Peace be with you. As My Father has sent Me, even so I send you.”

John 20:23

If you forgive the sins of anyone, they are forgiven them. If you retain the sins of anyone, they are retained.”

John 7:39

By this He spoke of the Spirit, whom those who believe in Him would receive. For the Holy Spirit was not yet given, because Jesus was not yet glorified.

Acts 10:47

“Can anyone forbid water for baptizing these, who have received the Holy Spirit as we have?”

Acts 19:2

and said to them, “Have you received the Holy Spirit since you believed?” They said to him, “No, we have not even heard that there is a Holy Spirit.”

Acts 2:38

Peter said to them, “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of sins, and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.

Acts 2:4

and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues, as the Spirit enabled them to speak.

Acts 4:8

Then Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, said to them, “Rulers of the people and elders of Israel:

Acts 8:15

When they came down, they prayed for them that they might receive the Holy Spirit,

Galatians 3:2

I want to learn only this from you: Did you receive the Spirit through the works of the law, or by hearing with faith?