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NASB | John 20:23 "If you forgive the sins of any, their sins have been forgiven them; if you retain the sins of any, they have been retained." |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | John 20:23 "If you forgive the sins of anyone they are forgiven [because of their faith]; if you retain the sins of anyone, they are retained [and remain unforgiven because of their unbelief]." |
Subject: Can a priest forgive sins? |
Bible Note: To me Christ has given the Church keys to the Kingdom. I take these verses just like Jesus said them, we can tell them the way and we know in the end it is God who forgives but we play a very important part in their decision. 2 Cor says God has given us the ministry of reconciliation. Please read James 5:14-15. God gives us commands and we can obey or not, that is our choice. Jim |