John 20:23

John 20:23 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

23If you forgive anyone’s sins, their sins are forgiven; if you do not forgive them, they are not forgiven.”

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New American Standard Bible - NASB (NASB2020)

23If you forgive the sins of any, their sins 20:23 I.e., have previously been forgivenhave been forgiven them; if you retain the sins of any, they have been retained.”

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New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)

23If you forgive the sins of any, their sins have been forgiven them; if you retain the sins of any, they have been retained.”

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Amplified Bible (AMP)

23If you forgive the sins of anyone they are forgiven [because of their faith]; if you retain the sins of anyone, they are retained [and remain unforgiven because of their unbelief].”

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

23If you forgive anyone his sins, they are forgiven; if you withhold forgiveness from anyone, it is withheld.”

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New International Reader’s Version (NIrV)

23If you forgive anyone’s sins, their sins are forgiven. If you do not forgive them, they are not forgiven.”

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