John 20:19-23

John 20:19-23

[19] Then  the same  day  at evening,  day of the week,  when  the doors  were shut  where  the disciples  for  fear  of the Jews,  came  Jesus  and  stood  in  the midst,  and  saith  unto them,  Peace  [20] And  said,  he shewed  unto them  his hands  and  his  side.  Then  the disciples  glad,  the Lord.  [21] Then  said  Jesus  to them  again,  Peace  as  my Father  hath sent  send  [22] And  when he had said  he breathed on  them, and  saith  unto them,  Receive ye  the Holy  Ghost:  [23] Whose  soever  sins  ye remit,  unto them;  and whose  soever  sins ye retain, 

What does John 20:19-23 Mean?

Contextual Meaning

This pericope contains another post-resurrection appearance of Jesus that bolstered the disciples" faith. It also contains John"s account of the Great Commission.