What does John 20:23 mean?

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What does John 20:23 mean?

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John 20: 21 Jesus said to them again, “Peace to you! As the Father has sent Me, I also send you.” 22 After saying this, He breathed on them and said,[d] “Receive the Holy Spirit. 23 If you forgive the sins of any, they are forgiven them; if you retain the sins of any, they are retained.”

Surely these Scriptures do not mean we can forgive and retain the sins of others. After all, we are all sinners.

Thank you.
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Re: What does John 20:23 mean?

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Christian2, that is a great question! Read this: https://www.gotquestions.org/John-20-23.html
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Re: What does John 20:23 mean?

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Philip wrote: Sat Nov 03, 2018 9:31 am Christian2, that is a great question! Read this: https://www.gotquestions.org/John-20-23.html
Good article. Thank you.
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Re: What does John 20:23 mean?

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Jesus was talking to his 12 Apostles correct .. ?
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Blessed: Jesus was talking to his 12 Apostles correct .. ?
In John 20:23, yes.
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