Pentecost Season · Pentecost Sunday: Day Mass · Year A
John 20:19-23
Receive the Holy Spirit
May 24, 2026
Overview & Insights
"He breathed on them and said to them, 'Receive the Holy Spirit.'" (John 20:22)
On Easter evening the risen Jesus comes to the frightened disciples, shows them his wounds, and gives them peace. He breathes on them, tells them to receive the Holy Spirit, and sends them with authority to forgive sins.
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Commentary
Commentary on John 20:19-23 (Day of Pentecost) Working Preacher
The lectionary voice on the risen Christ breathing the Spirit.
John 20 Commentary Enduring Word · David Guzik
Verse by verse study of the risen Christ giving the Spirit.
John 20:19 Commentaries BibleHub
Classic commentators gathered on the Easter gift of the Spirit.
John 20 Commentary Precept Austin
Detailed study notes and cross references on the chapter.
Pentecost Sunday (Year A) Catholic Productions · Brant Pitre
Dr. Brant Pitre explains the Pentecost readings and the gift of the Spirit.
Pentecost Sunday, Cycle A (Sunday Connection) Loyola Press · Sunday Connection
A Catholic reflection and background for preaching and faith formation.
The Feast of Pentecost (Cycles ABC) Agape Bible Study
A Catholic study connecting the Easter gift of the Spirit to Pentecost.
Background & Word Study
John - Enter the Bible Enter the Bible
Luther Seminary background on the Gospel of John.
Gospel of John Overview (Part 2) BibleProject
Animated overview of the resurrection and commissioning in John.
Holy Spirit BibleProject
A theme video tracing the Spirit across the whole biblical story.
John 20:19 Interlinear BibleHub
Greek word by word of the risen Lord breathing on the disciples.
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