John 20:23

Whose soever sins ye remit, they are remitted unto them; and whose soever sins ye retain, they are retained.

King James Version
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Other Translations for John 20:23

BSB
If you forgive anyone his sins, they are forgiven; if you withhold forgiveness from anyone, it is withheld."
AKJV
Whose soever sins you remit, they are remitted to them; and whose soever sins you retain, they are retained.
CPDV
Those whose sins you shall forgive, they are forgiven them, and those whose sins you shall retain, they are retained."
ERV
whose soever sins ye forgive, they are forgiven unto them; whose soever sins ye retain, they are retained.
NHEB
Whoever's sins you forgive, they are forgiven them. Whoever's sins you retain, they have been retained."
SMT
Whose soever sins ye remit, they are remitted to them: whose soever ye retain, they have been retained.

Commentary for John 20:23

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of John 20:23
Summary
Authority to forgive or retain sins granted
Place
Disciples' room
Event
Jesus grants forgiveness authority
Estimated Time Period
c. 30 AD
Category
Teaching