19 In the evening of that day, the first of the week, Jesus came where the disciples were convened, (the doors having been shut, for the fear of the Jews,) and stood in the midst, and said to them, Peace be to you.

20 Having said this, he showed them his hand and his side. The disciples, therefore, rejoiced when they saw it was their Master.

21 Jesus said again to them, Peace be to you. As the Father has sent me, so do I send you.

22 After these words, he breathed on them, and said to them, Receive the Holy Spirit.

23 Whose sins soever you remit, are remitted to them; and whose sins soever you retain, are retained.