Jesus Appears to the Disciples

(Luke 24:36–49; 1 John 1:1–4)

19 It was the first day of the week, [and that] very evening, while the disciples were gathered [together][fn] with the doors locked for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them. “Peace [be] with you!” He said to them. 20 [After] He had said this, He showed them His hands and His side.

The disciples rejoiced when they saw the Lord.

21 Again Jesus said to them, “Peace [be] with you. As the Father has sent Me, so also I am sending you.” 22 [When] He had said this, He breathed on [them] and said, “Receive [the] Holy Spirit. 23 If you forgive anyone his sins, they are forgiven; if you withhold [forgiveness] from anyone, it is withheld.”