19 In the evening of that same first day of the week, even with the doors of the room bolted where the disciples had met for fear of the Jews, Jesus went in and stood among them and said to them, "Peace be with you!"
20 On saying this, He showed them His hands and His side, and the disciples were thrilled with joy over seeing their Lord.
21 Jesus again said to them, "Peace be with you! Just as my Father has sent me forth, so I am now sending you."
22 On saying this, He breathed upon them, and said, "Receive the Holy Spirit!
23 If you get forgiveness for people's sins, they are forgiven them; if you let people's sins fasten upon them, they will remain fastened upon them."
Bible verses about "bishop" | Williams
John 20:19-23
Ephesians 4:11
11 And He has given some men to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists, some to be pastors and teachers,
Matthew 9:6-8
6 But to show you that the Son of Man has authority to forgive sins on earth" -- turning to the paralyzed man, He said to Him -- "Get up, pick up your bed, and go home."
7 And he got up and went home.
8 And the crowds saw it, and were stricken with awe, and gave praise to God for giving such power to men.
1 Corinthians 11:1-2
Titus 1:5
5 I left you in Crete for this express purpose, to set in order the things that are lacking, and to appoint elders in each town, as I directed you --
Philippians 1:1
1 Paul and Timothy, slaves of Christ Jesus, to all God's people in union with Christ Jesus who are at Philippi, with the overseers and assistants:
Acts 14:23
23 They helped them select elders in each church, and after praying and fasting they committed them to the Lord in whom they had believed.
2 Timothy 2:2
2 The things you learned from me before many witnesses you must commit to trustworthy men who will be competent to teach others too.
1 Timothy 2:11-15
11 A married woman must learn in quiet and in perfect submission.
12 I do not permit a married woman to practice teaching or domineering over a husband; she must keep quiet.
13 For Adam was formed first, and then Eve;
14 and it was not Adam who was deceived, but it was the woman who was utterly deceived and fell into transgression.
15 But women will be saved through motherhood, if they continue to live in faith, love, and purity, blended with good sense.
1 Timothy 3:2
2 So the pastor must be a man above reproach, must have only one wife, must be temperate, sensible, well-behaved, hospitable, skillful in teaching;