Joh 20:23 | TNotes | STEP | 20:23 If you forgive anyone’s sins: The ongoing work of Christ’s followers parallels the work of Christ. Christ’s followers do not distribute and withdraw God’s forgiveness on a whim, but they follow Jesus’ prompting through the Spirit (15:5 ), just as Jesus obeyed his Father (14:31 ).

‏ John 20:23

20:23 ^a If you forgive anyone’s sins: The ongoing work of Christ’s followers parallels the work of Christ. Christ’s followers do not distribute and withdraw God’s forgiveness on a whim, but they follow Jesus’ prompting through the Spirit (15:5 ^b), just as Jesus obeyed his Father (14:31 ^c).