John 20:22

And when He had said this, He breathed on them and *said to them, “Receive the Holy Spirit.

Genesis 2:7

Then the Lord God formed man of dust from the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living being.

Acts 2:4

And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit was giving them utterance.

Acts 2:38

Peter said to them, “Repent, and each of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins; and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.

Acts 8:15

who came down and prayed for them that they might receive the Holy Spirit.

Galatians 3:2

This is the only thing I want to find out from you: did you receive the Spirit by the works of the Law, or by hearing with faith?

Job 33:4

“The Spirit of God has made me,
And the breath of the Almighty gives me life.

Psalm 33:6

By the word of the Lord the heavens were made,
And by the breath of His mouth all their host.

Ezekiel 37:9

Then He said to me, “Prophesy to the breath, prophesy, son of man, and say to the breath, ‘Thus says the Lord God, “Come from the four winds, O breath, and breathe on these slain, that they come to life.”’”

John 7:39

But this He spoke of the Spirit, whom those who believed in Him were to receive; for the Spirit was not yet given, because Jesus was not yet glorified.

John 14:16

I will ask the Father, and He will give you another Helper, that He may be with you forever;

John 15:26

“When the Helper comes, whom I will send to you from the Father, that is the Spirit of truth who proceeds from the Father, He will testify about Me,

John 16:7

But I tell you the truth, it is to your advantage that I go away; for if I do not go away, the Helper will not come to you; but if I go, I will send Him to you.

Acts 4:8

Then Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, said to them, “Rulers and elders of the people,

Acts 10:47

Surely no one can refuse the water for these to be baptized who have received the Holy Spirit just as we did, can he?”

Acts 19:2

He said to them, “Did you receive the Holy Spirit when you believed?” And they said to him, “No, we have not even heard whether there is a Holy Spirit.”

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Summary

And when he had said this, he breathed on them, and saith unto them, Receive ye the Holy Ghost:

Bible References

He breathed

Genesis 2:7
Then the Lord God formed man of dust from the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living being.
Job 33:4
“The Spirit of God has made me,
And the breath of the Almighty gives me life.
Psalm 33:6
By the word of the Lord the heavens were made,
And by the breath of His mouth all their host.
Ezekiel 37:9
Then He said to me, “Prophesy to the breath, prophesy, son of man, and say to the breath, ‘Thus says the Lord God, “Come from the four winds, O breath, and breathe on these slain, that they come to life.”’”

Receive

John 14:16
I will ask the Father, and He will give you another Helper, that He may be with you forever;
John 15:26
“When the Helper comes, whom I will send to you from the Father, that is the Spirit of truth who proceeds from the Father, He will testify about Me,
John 16:7
But I tell you the truth, it is to your advantage that I go away; for if I do not go away, the Helper will not come to you; but if I go, I will send Him to you.
Acts 2:4
And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit was giving them utterance.
Acts 4:8
Then Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, said to them, “Rulers and elders of the people,
Acts 8:15
who came down and prayed for them that they might receive the Holy Spirit.
Acts 10:47
Surely no one can refuse the water for these to be baptized who have received the Holy Spirit just as we did, can he?”
Acts 19:2
He said to them, “Did you receive the Holy Spirit when you believed?” And they said to him, “No, we have not even heard whether there is a Holy Spirit.”
Galatians 3:2
This is the only thing I want to find out from you: did you receive the Spirit by the works of the Law, or by hearing with faith?