John 20:23

KJV1611 – Modern English

If you forgive the sins of any, they are forgiven them; if you retain the sins of any, they are retained.

Additional Resources

Other Translations

Referenced Verses

  • Matt 16:19 : 19 And I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven, and whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven.
  • Matt 18:18 : 18 Truly I say to you, Whatever you bind on earth shall be bound in heaven: and whatever you loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.
  • Acts 10:43 : 43 To him all the prophets witness that through his name whoever believes in him shall receive forgiveness of sins.
  • Acts 13:38-39 : 38 Let it be known to you therefore, men and brethren, that through this man is preached to you the forgiveness of sins: 39 And by him all who believe are justified from all things, from which you could not be justified by the law of Moses.
  • Mark 2:5-9 : 5 When Jesus saw their faith, he said to the paralyzed man, Son, your sins are forgiven you. 6 But certain of the scribes were sitting there and reasoning in their hearts, 7 Why does this man speak blasphemies like this? Who can forgive sins but God only? 8 And immediately when Jesus perceived in his spirit that they reasoned within themselves, he said to them, Why do you reason about these things in your hearts? 9 Which is easier, to say to the paralyzed man, Your sins are forgiven you, or to say, Arise, take up your bed, and walk? 10 But that you may know that the Son of Man has power on earth to forgive sins—(he said to the paralyzed man)
  • Acts 2:38 : 38 Then Peter said to them, 'Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of sins, and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.
  • 2 Cor 2:6-9 : 6 The punishment inflicted by many is sufficient for such a person. 7 So, on the contrary, you ought rather to forgive and comfort him, lest perhaps such a one be swallowed up with excessive sorrow. 8 Therefore I urge you to confirm your love toward him. 9 For to this end I also wrote, that I might test you and know whether you are obedient in all things. 10 To whom you forgive anything, I forgive also; for if indeed I have forgiven anything, I have forgiven it for your sakes in the presence of Christ.
  • Eph 2:20 : 20 And are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ Himself being the chief cornerstone;
  • 1 Tim 1:20 : 20 Of whom are Hymenaeus and Alexander, whom I delivered to Satan that they may learn not to blaspheme.
  • 1 Cor 5:4 : 4 In the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, when you are gathered together, along with my spirit, with the power of our Lord Jesus Christ,

Similar Verses (AI)

These verses are found using AI-powered semantic similarity based on meaning and context. Results may occasionally include unexpected connections.

  • John 20:20-22
    3 verses
    82%

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

    21Then Jesus said to them again, Peace be to you! As my Father has sent me, I also send you.

    22And when he had said this, he breathed on them, and said to them, Receive the Holy Spirit:

  • Mark 3:28-29
    2 verses
    76%

    28Truly, I say to you, all sins shall be forgiven to the sons of men, and blasphemies by which they may blaspheme:

    29But he who shall blaspheme against the Holy Spirit has never forgiveness, but is in danger of eternal damnation:

  • Luke 7:47-49
    3 verses
    75%

    47Therefore I say to you, Her sins, which are many, are forgiven; for she loved much: but to whom little is forgiven, the same loves little.

    48And he said to her, Your sins are forgiven.

    49And those who sat at the meal with him began to say within themselves, Who is this that also forgives sins?

  • Matt 12:31-32
    2 verses
    75%

    31Therefore I say to you, All manner of sin and blasphemy shall be forgiven unto men: but the blasphemy against the Holy Spirit shall not be forgiven unto men.

    32And whoever speaks a word against the Son of Man, it shall be forgiven him: but whoever speaks against the Holy Spirit, it shall not be forgiven him, neither in this world nor in the world to come.

  • Luke 5:20-21
    2 verses
    74%

    20And when he saw their faith, he said to him, Man, your sins are forgiven you.

    21And the scribes and the Pharisees began to reason, saying, Who is this who speaks blasphemies? Who can forgive sins but God alone?

  • Matt 18:18
    73%

    18Truly I say to you, Whatever you bind on earth shall be bound in heaven: and whatever you loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.

  • Luke 5:23-24
    2 verses
    73%

    23Which is easier, to say, Your sins are forgiven you; or to say, Rise up and walk?

    24But that you may know that the Son of Man has power on earth to forgive sins, (he said to the paralyzed man,) I say to you, Arise, take up your bed, and go to your house.

  • Matt 6:14-15
    2 verses
    72%

    14For if you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you.

    15But if you do not forgive men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.

  • 2 Cor 2:10
    72%

    10To whom you forgive anything, I forgive also; for if indeed I have forgiven anything, I have forgiven it for your sakes in the presence of Christ.

  • Mark 2:9-10
    2 verses
    72%

    9Which is easier, to say to the paralyzed man, Your sins are forgiven you, or to say, Arise, take up your bed, and walk?

    10But that you may know that the Son of Man has power on earth to forgive sins—(he said to the paralyzed man)

  • Mark 2:5
    72%

    5When Jesus saw their faith, he said to the paralyzed man, Son, your sins are forgiven you.

  • Matt 9:5-6
    2 verses
    71%

    5For which is easier, to say, Your sins are forgiven you; or to say, Arise, and walk?

    6But that you may know that the Son of Man has power on earth to forgive sins, (then he said to the paralyzed man,) Arise, take up your bed, and go to your house.

  • Mark 2:7
    71%

    7Why does this man speak blasphemies like this? Who can forgive sins but God only?

  • Matt 16:19
    71%

    19And I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven, and whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven.

  • Mark 11:25-26
    2 verses
    71%

    25And when you stand praying, forgive, if you have anything against anyone: that your Father also who is in heaven may forgive you your trespasses.

    26But if you do not forgive, neither will your Father who is in heaven forgive your trespasses.

  • Luke 12:10
    71%

    10And whoever shall speak a word against the Son of Man, it shall be forgiven him: but to him that blasphemes against the Holy Spirit it shall not be forgiven.

  • Matt 18:35
    70%

    35So also shall my heavenly Father do to you, if you do not forgive from your hearts every one his brother their trespasses.

  • Acts 13:38
    69%

    38Let it be known to you therefore, men and brethren, that through this man is preached to you the forgiveness of sins:

  • Acts 2:38
    69%

    38Then Peter said to them, 'Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of sins, and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.

  • John 13:20
    68%

    20Truly, truly, I say to you, He who receives whomever I send receives me; and he who receives me receives him who sent me.

  • Luke 6:37
    68%

    37Judge not, and you shall not be judged: condemn not, and you shall not be condemned: forgive, and you shall be forgiven:

  • Luke 17:3-4
    2 verses
    68%

    3Take heed to yourselves: If your brother sins against you, rebuke him; and if he repents, forgive him.

    4And if he sins against you seven times in a day, and seven times in a day returns to you, saying, I repent; you shall forgive him.

  • Rom 4:7
    68%

    7Saying, Blessed are those whose iniquities are forgiven, and whose sins are covered.

  • John 9:41
    67%

    41Jesus said to them, If you were blind, you would have no sin: but now you say, We see; therefore your sin remains.

  • John 20:24
    67%

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

  • John 8:34
    67%

    34Jesus answered them, Verily, verily, I say to you, Whoever commits sin is a slave of sin.

  • Luke 7:43
    67%

    43Simon answered and said, I suppose that he to whom he forgave most. And he said to him, You have rightly judged.

  • Col 1:14
    67%

    14In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins:

  • Luke 23:34
    67%

    34Then Jesus said, Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they do. And they divided His garments and cast lots.

  • Matt 9:2
    67%

    2And behold, they brought to him a man sick with paralysis, lying on a bed. And Jesus, seeing their faith, said to the paralyzed man, Son, be of good cheer; your sins are forgiven you.

  • Acts 10:43
    66%

    43To him all the prophets witness that through his name whoever believes in him shall receive forgiveness of sins.

  • John 20:26
    66%

    26And after eight days, his disciples were again inside, and Thomas with them. Jesus came, the doors being shut, and stood in the midst, and said, Peace be to you.

  • Matt 18:21
    66%

    21Then Peter came to him, and said, Lord, how often shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? Up to seven times?

  • Col 3:13
    66%

    13Bearing with one another and forgiving one another, if anyone has a complaint against another; even as Christ forgave you, so also do you.

  • Mark 3:15
    66%

    15And to have power to heal sicknesses, and to cast out demons:

  • Matt 6:12
    66%

    12And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.

  • Mark 4:12
    66%

    12that seeing they may see and not perceive, and hearing they may hear and not understand, lest at any time they should be converted, and their sins should be forgiven them.