^{20 Ref} and this having said, he shewed them his hands and side; the disciples, therefore, rejoiced, having seen the Lord.

^{21 Ref} Jesus, therefore, said to them again, `Peace to you; according as the Father hath sent me, I also send you;'

^{22 Ref} and this having said, he breathed on `them', and saith to them, `Receive the Holy Spirit;

^{23 Ref} if of any ye may loose the sins, they are loosed to them; if of any ye may retain, they have been retained.'