What does John 20:22 mean?

John 20:22 highlights themes such as faith and obedience when read in context.

How should I apply John 20:22 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

And when he had said this, he breathed on them, and saith unto them, Receive ye the Holy Ghost:

20And when he had so said, he shewed unto them his hands and his side. Then were the disciples glad, when they saw the Lord.

21Then said Jesus to them again, Peace be unto you: as my Father hath sent me, even so send I you.

22And when he had said this, he breathed on them, and saith unto them, Receive ye the Holy Ghost:

23Whose soever sins ye remit, they are remitted unto them; and whose soever sins ye retain, they are retained.

24But Thomas, one of the twelve, called Didymus, was not with them when Jesus came.

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