John 20:22

“And when he had said this, he breathed on them, and saith unto them, Receive ye the Holy Ghost:”

"And when he had said this, he breathed on them, and saith unto them, Receive ye the Holy Ghost:" - John 20:22
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What does John 20:22 mean?

John 20:22 (KJV) says, "And when he had said this, he breathed on them, and saith unto them, Receive ye the Holy Ghost." This verse comes from the Gospel of John, which chronicles the life and ministry of Jesus Christ. In this specific passage, Jesus has risen from the dead and…

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Empowered by His Breath: A Journey into the Holy Spirit

In the quiet moments following His resurrection, Jesus bestowed upon His disciples a profound gift, an empowerment that would forever change their lives and the course of history. John 20:22 in the King James Version reads: "And when he had said this, he breathed on them, and…

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A Prayer for the Infilling of the Holy Spirit

Heavenly Father, We come before You today in deep reverence and gratitude, acknowledging the profound mystery and grace that surrounds the gift of the Holy Spirit. As outlined in John 20:22, where our Lord breathed upon His disciples and said, "Receive ye the Holy Ghost," we…

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