Agree, He did gave that power... to the Apostles. Where does it say that there will be Christian priests, and that they would also be able to forgive sins? However, the Bible does say that "if we confess our sins He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness" (1 John 8). That's good enough for me!
OMG!! You think that DIED with Jesus, that ONLY the 12 Apostles had that given to them.....OK....believe whatever. I’m guessing you don;t believe in The EUCHARIST...that only the 12 Apostles partook of Christ’s Holy Eucharist.....right??