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NASB | John 20:22 And when He had said this, He breathed on them and *said to them, "Receive the Holy Spirit. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | John 20:22 And when He said this, He breathed on them and said to them, "Receive the Holy Spirit. [Acts 1:8; 2:1-3] |
Bible Question:
John 20:21-23 What are these verses talking about? Does this mean that the apostles were being given the power by the Holy Spirit to retain or forgive sins like the Catholic priests believe? And if not what does it mean that they were to retain or forgive sins? And how does this gell with the fact that a person can ask Jesus for forgiveness of any sin except the greatest sin? A bunch of questions I know but these verses kinda shook me... God Bless hat lady |
Bible Answer: It just means that after the gospel is preached by them - the apostles; the choice is up to the person. If they do not believe they will die in their sins. If they believe and unite that hearing the word with faith they are forgiven and receive eternal life. I don't know anything about Catholics. Usually people who do not believe in the Lord do not ask for forgiveness so that would be a non issue. Just my thoughts, Blessings Val |