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John 20:23

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Jesus Appears to His Disciples
19On the evening of that first day of the week, when the disciples were together, with the doors locked for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you!”20After he said this, he showed them his hands and side. The disciples were overjoyed when they saw the Lord.

21Again Jesus said, “Peace be with you! As the Father has sent me, I am sending you.”22And with that he breathed on them and said, “Receive the Holy Spirit.

23If you forgive anyone his sins, they are forgiven; if you do not forgive them, they are not forgiven.”

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brother_fel - (eBible Mentor) about 1 year ago.
This is one of the authority that Jesus give on the first member of the Church he founded. The Apostles is a priest (Rom 15:16 Good News Bible)likewise Jesus is a Priest also (heb 5:10) and priest can remit sins of the the people (Joh 20:23)
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LeapOfFaaaith - (eBible Scholar) over 2 years ago.
This seems to clash with Matthew 6:12-16. If I don't forgive, but "retain" - then they seek forgiveness.... hey, Maybe they are retained...and become a bitter root in your life....I should read the context, eh? Okay, I did, It is Jesus's words after the resurrection. I think this is a great example of looking for supporting verses before changing your view of God's forgiveness plan.
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