John 20:20-23

Twentieth_Century(i) 20 After which he showed them his hands and his side. The disciples were filled with joy when they saw the Master. 21 Again Jesus said to them: "Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me as his Messenger, so I am sending you." 22 After saying this, he breathed on them, and said: "Receive the Holy Spirit; 23 If you remit any one's sins, they have been remitted; and, if you retain them, they have been retained."