John 20:19-23

19That Sunday evening, the disciples were together behind locked doors because they were afraid of the Jews. Jesus stood among them and said to them, “Peace be with you!”

20When he said this, he showed them his hands and his side. The disciples were glad to see the Lord.

21Jesus said to them again, “Peace be with you! As the Father has sent me, so I am sending you.”

22After he had said this, he breathed on the disciples and said, “Receive the Holy Spirit.

23Whenever you forgive sins, they are forgiven. Whenever you don’t forgive them, they are not forgiven.”