^{20 Ref} When he had said this, he showed them his hands and his side. The disciples therefore were glad when they saw the Lord.

^{21 Ref} Jesus therefore said to them again, "Peace be to you. As the Father has sent me, even so I send you."

^{22 Ref} When he had said this, he breathed on them, and said to them, "Receive the Holy Spirit!

^{23 Ref} Whoever's sins you forgive, they are forgiven them. Whoever's sins you retain, they have been retained."