John 20:23
“Whose soever sins ye remit, they are remitted unto them; and whose soever sins ye retain, they are retained.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
Whose soever sins ye remit,.... God only can forgive sins, and Christ being God, has a power to do so likewise; but he…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Whose soever sins ... - See the notes at Mat 16:19; Mat 18:18. It is worthy of remark here that Jesus confers the same…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Whose soever sins ye remit - See the notes on Mat 16:19; Mat 18:18. It is certain God alone can forgive sins; and it…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714John 20:19-25
The infallible proof of Christ's resurrection was his showing himself alive, Act 1:3. In these verses, we have an…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
Whose soever sins, &c. This power accompanies the gift of the Spirit just conferred. It must be noticed (1) that it is…
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