John 20:22
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for John 20:22 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
John 20:22 is a verse from the book of John in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "And when he had said this, he breathed on them, and saith unto them, Receive ye the Holy Ghost:" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
John 20:22 — KJV
“And when he had said this, he breathed on them, and saith unto them, Receive ye the Holy Ghost:”
— John 20:22 (KJV)
John 20:22 in Context — About the Book of John
John is the Gospel of belief — written so that you may believe Jesus is the Son of God and have life in His name. Seven I AM declarations, seven signs, and the Bible's most loved verse all live here, alongside Jesus' longest recorded prayer in chapter 17.
Cross-References for John 20:22
“But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth. power...: or, the power of the Holy Ghost coming upon you”
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“Therefore being by the right hand of God exalted, and having received of the Father the promise of the Holy Ghost, he hath shed forth this, which ye now see and hear.”
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“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.”
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“Who, when they were come down, prayed for them, that they might receive the Holy Ghost:”
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“Then laid they their hands on them, and they received the Holy Ghost.”
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