Where in the Bible did Jesus give the Apostles and future priests the power to forgive sins ?

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Where specifically (gospel, chapter, verse) in the Bible did Jesus give the Apostles and all future priests the power to forgive sins and where in the Bible did Jesus give the Catholic Church the authority to set rules and regulations that we as faithful Catholics are required to follow ?

 

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**Recommended Reading:
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• Confession by the Early Church Fathers
• Forgiveness of Sins
• Is Confession not necessary?