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John 20:22 Cross-References
Explore 15 cross-references for John 20:22 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting John chapter 20 verse 22 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And when he had said this, he breathed on them, and saith unto them, Receive ye the Holy Ghost:”
John 20:22 (KJV)
Commentary on John 20:22
And when he had said this, he breathed on them—the Greek enephysēsen (ἐνεφύσησεν, breathed into/upon) appears only here in the New Testament, echoing Genesis 2:7 where God breathed life into Adam. Christ, the Second Adam, breathes resurrection life into new humanity. This acted parable demonstrates the Spirit's origin (from Christ), means (His breath), and purpose (empowerment for mission). Receive ye the Holy Ghost (labete pneuma hagion, λάβετε πνεῦμα ἅγιον)—the aorist imperative commands reception of what Christ offers.Theological debate surrounds this verse's relationship to Pentecost (Acts...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for John 20:22
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“and the breath of the Almighty gives me life.”
“and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living soul.”
“when they had come down”
“Repent, and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.,Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.,,,,,,,,”
“Prophesy to the wind”
“Did you receive the Holy Spirit when you believed? They said to him”
“which those believing in him were to receive. For the Holy Spirit was not yet given”
“the heavens were made; all their army by the breath of his mouth.”
“and he will give you another Counselor”
“filled with the Holy Spirit”