Where in the bible does God give approval that priests can forgive sins?

[Ary]

Where in the bible does God give approval that priests can forgive sins?

 

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Recommended Reading:

• Confession** by the Early Church Fathers**
• Confession
• Why do Catholics confess their sins to a priest?
• The Forgiveness of Sins
• A Confession to Make** by Tim Staples**
• Is Confession in Scripture?