John 20:23

Modern English Version

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

Cross References

Matthew 16:19

I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven, and whatever you bind on earth shall be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.”

Matthew 18:18

“Truly I say to you, whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven.

John 20:22

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

Acts 10:43

To Him all the prophets bear witness that whoever believes in Him will receive remission of sins through His name.”

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.

1 Corinthians 5:4

in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. When you are assembled, along with my spirit, in the power of our Lord Jesus Christ,

Ephesians 2:20

having been built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ Himself being the chief cornerstone,

1 Timothy 1:20

Among these are Hymenaeus and Alexander, whom I have delivered to Satan that they may learn not to blaspheme.