18. Mary Magdalene went and said to the followers, “I saw the Lord!” And she told them what Jesus had said to her.
19. It was the first day of the week. That evening Jesus’ followers were together. The doors were locked, because they were afraid of the Jews. Then Jesus came and stood among them. He said, “Peace be with you!”
20. After he said this, he showed them his hands and his side. His followers were very happy when they saw the Lord.
21. Then Jesus said again, “Peace be with you! As the Father sent me, I now send you.”
22. After he said this, he breathed on them and said, “Receive the Holy Spirit.