John 20:19-23

19On the evening of that same day, the first day of the week, the disciples were meeting together. They had locked the doors of the room because they were afraid of the Jewish leaders. Then Jesus came and he stood among them. He said to them, ‘Peace be with you.’

20After he had said this, he showed them his hands and his side. The disciples were very, very happy when they saw the Lord.

21Jesus said again, ‘Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, in the same way I am now sending you.’

22When he had said this, he breathed on them. He said, ‘Receive God's Holy Spirit.

23If you forgive a person's sins, God will forgive them too. If you do not forgive them, God will not forgive them.’