John 20:21-23 : Douay Rheims Bible

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John 20:21-23

²¹ He said therefore to them again: Peace be to you. As the Father hath sent me, I also send you.	Bible Topics » Sacraments » Confession [see also Penance] Bible Topics » Sacraments » Holy Orders Bible Topics » Church » Church is Authoritative Bible Topics » Church » Church is Apostolic Bible Topics » Authority » Authority passed 3rd from Jesus to Apostles Bible Topics » Authority » Authority passed 3rd from Jesus to Apostles Bible Topics » Salvation » Salvation Verses
²² When he had said this, he breathed on them; and he said to them: Receive ye the Holy Ghost.	Bible Topics » Authority » Authority passed 3rd from Jesus to Apostles
²³ Whose sins you shall forgive, they are forgiven them; and whose sins you shall retain, they are retained.	Bible Topics » Church » Church is Authoritative