Consequently, what Jesus said, as recorded at John 20: 23, is not in conflict with the rest of the Scriptures, but it indicates that the apostles had a special authorization regarding forgiveness, in line with their special role in the infancy of the Christian congregation.
Niisiis pole see, mida Jeesus ütles tekstis Johannese 20: 23, vastuolus ülejäänud Pühakirjaga, vaid see näitab, et apostlitel oli eriline autoriteet seoses andestamisega, mis on kooskõlas nende erilise rolliga kristliku koguduse algusajal.