19 Then the same day at evening, being the first of the sabbaths, when the doors were shut where the disciples were assembled for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood in the midst and said unto them, Peace be unto you. 20 And having said this, he showed them his hands and his side. Then the disciples were glad when they saw the Lord. 21 Then Jesus said to them again, Peace be unto you; as my Father has sent me, even so send I you. 22 And when he had said this, he breathed on them and said unto them, Receive ye the Holy Spirit; 23 unto those whose sins ye release, they shall be released; and unto those whose sins ye retain, they shall be retained.