Does John 20:23 Teach Confession to a Priest? My Response to JesusandWhatnot

Does John 20:23 teach confession to a priest? The Catholic apologist JesusandWhatnot recently put out this question to Protestants. And I think this is an important question that can be difficult to answer. So in this video, we’ll consider what the Catholic Church teaches about the sacrament of confession, what Jesus said, and how to properly understand this verse.Related Videos:7 Unbiblical Things That the Catholic Church Teaches - https://youtu.be/mIxfwuZHKfESola Scriptura Debate - JesusandWhatnot vs. David Cipriano - https://youtu.be/TQ1RQmsUa4IHey! I’m David Cipriano, and I’m a youth pastor with a passion for expository teaching, biblical theology, and Christian apologetics.Follow me on Instagram, TikTok, and Threads: @itsdavidciprianoFollow me on X: @itsdavidcip0:00 Introduction0:54 JesusandWhatnot’s question to Protestants about John 20:23 and confession3:36 What is the Catholic sacrament of confession?5:24 Jesus was speaking to the apostles, not to Catholic priests.8:26 Jesus was speaking about declaring sins to be forgiven, rather than actually forgiving them.10:27 Protestants do believe in confession, just not the Catholic sacrament of confession.Bible passages in this video:John 20:23, 1 Timothy 2:5, Hebrews 4:16, John 20:19-23, Ephesians 4:11, Mark 2:5-7, James 5:16All verses are in the King James Version (KJV).I’m a brand ambassador for Elevated Faith! Buy clothing that helps you share the gospel, and save 15% with my ambassador link!https://elevatedfaith.com/discount/DCipriano1555