[metmom]

That verse is taken out of context and is not a proof text for the absolute authority of the Catholic church.

[narses]

“Jesus said to them again, ‘Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, even so I send you.’ And when he had said this, he breathed on them, and said to them, ‘Receive the Holy Spirit. If you forgive the sins of any, they are forgiven; if you retain the sins of any, they are retained.’ “

[editor-surveyor]

The only verses that are valuable are those that can be taken out of context, and used to prove a lie.