Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
John 20:23 Cross-References
Explore 9 cross-references for John 20:23 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting John chapter 20 verse 23 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Whose soever sins ye remit, they are remitted unto them; and whose soever sins ye retain, they are retained.”
John 20:23 (KJV)
Commentary on John 20:23
Whose soever sins ye remit, they are remitted unto them; and whose soever sins ye retain, they are retained. This controversial verse grants disciples authority in sin's remission/retention. The Greek perfect passive construction (aphēontai, ἀφέωνται; kekratēntai, κεκράτηνται) indicates completed action with ongoing results: "have been and remain forgiven/retained." This suggests disciples declare rather than determine forgiveness—they announce what God has already accomplished through Christ's work.Protestant interpretation emphasizes declarative authority: as ambassadors proclaiming gospel (...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for John 20:23
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“whatever things you bind on earth will have been bound in heaven”
“and whatever you bind on earth will have been bound in heaven; and whatever you release on earth will have been released in heaven.,And I will give unto thee the keys of the kingdom of heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt bind on earth shall be bound in heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.,,,,,,,,”
“brothers{The word for brothers here and where the context allows may also be correctly translated brothers and sisters or siblings.}”
“seeing their faith”
“that through his name everyone who believes in him will receive remission of sins.,To him give all the prophets witness, that through his name whosoever believeth in him shall receive remission of sins.,,,,,,,,”
“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.,,,,,,,,”
“Sufficient to such a man is this punishment”
“that they might be taught not to blaspheme.”
“you being gathered together”