Last of all, Jesus appeared to the eleven disciples as they were eating. He scolded them, because they did not have faith and because they were too stubborn to believe those who had seen him alive.

It was late that Sunday evening, and the disciples were gathered together behind locked doors, because they were afraid of the Jewish authorities. Then Jesus came and stood among them. "Peace be with you," he said.

Jesus said to them again, "Peace be with you. As the Father sent me, so I send you."

If you forgive people's sins, they are forgiven; if you do not forgive them, they are not forgiven."

that he appeared to Peter and then to all twelve apostles.

Whenever you go into a house, first say, 'Peace be with this house.'

"I have seen how they acted, but I will heal them. I will lead them and help them, and I will comfort those who mourn.

If the people in that house welcome you, let your greeting of peace remain; but if they do not welcome you, then take back your greeting.

"Peace is what I leave with you; it is my own peace that I give you. I do not give it as the world does. Do not be worried and upset; do not be afraid.

I have told you this so that you will have peace by being united to me. The world will make you suffer. But be brave! I have defeated the world!"

A week later the disciples were together again indoors, and Thomas was with them. The doors were locked, but Jesus came and stood among them and said, "Peace be with you."

May the Lord himself, who is our source of peace, give you peace at all times and in every way. The Lord be with you all.

From John to the seven churches in the province of Asia: Grace and peace be yours from God, who is, who was, and who is to come, and from the seven spirits in front of his throne,