John 20:19-23

19On the evening of that day, the first day of the week, the disciples had gathered together and locked the doors of the place because they were afraid of the Jewish leaders. Jesus came and stood among them and said to them, “Peace be with you.”

20When he had said this, he showed them his hands and his side. Then the disciples rejoiced when they saw the Lord.

21So Jesus said to them again, “Peace be with you. Just as the Father has sent me, I also send you.”

22And after he said this, he breathed on them and said, “Receive the Holy Spirit.

23If you forgive anyone’s sins, they are forgiven; if you retain anyone’s sins, they are retained.”