John 20:17

Jesus Appears to Mary Magdalene · John 20:10–18
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Translations

Modern
“Do not cling to Me,” Jesus said, “for I have not yet ascended to the Father. But go and tell My brothers, ‘I am ascending to My Father and your Father, to My God and your God.’”
Traditional
Jesus saith unto her, Touch me not; for I am not yet ascended to my Father: but go to my brethren, and say unto them, I ascend unto my Father, and your Father; and to my God, and your God.
Literal
Jesus says to her, “Do not touch Me, for not yet have I ascended to the Father. But go to My brothers and say to them, ‘I am ascending to My Father and your Father, and to My God and your God.’”
Latin
Dicit ei Jesus: Noli me tangere, nondum enim ascendi ad Patrem meum: vade autem ad fratres meos, et dic eis: Ascendo ad Patrem meum, et Patrem vestrum, Deum meum, et Deum vestrum.

Interlinear

Greek
English
“Do not cling to Me,” Jesus said, “for I have not yet ascended to the Father. But go and tell My brothers, ‘I am ascending to My Father and your Father, to My God and your God.’”

Notes

Mary thought that with the resurrection, Jesus would resume normal relations with his disciples. She was trying to cling to the joy she discovered in her resurrected Lord. But his fellowship with her would come in a new form (20:22). Jesus had not yet ascended to complete his return to the Father, but the process was underway. Before his final departure, he would give the Holy Spirit (20:22; see 14:15–21, 26; 15:26–27; 16:5–15).

Events

Parallels

Mark 16:9–11

People

Jesus: The Son of God and Savior of the world

Glossary

Apostle, Apostleship Ascension of Christ Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Body of Christ Exaltation of Christ Jesus Christ Jesus Christ, Teachings of John, Gospel of Life Magdalene, Mary Mary Resurrection

Topics

Adoption: Saints Become Brethren of Christ By Fraternity: General Scriptures Concerning Friendship: The Marys, and Joseph of Arimathaea, for Jesus God: Fatherhood of God: Love of Jesus, the Christ: Arises from the Dead (Just Outside Jerusalem) Jesus, the Christ: Ascension of Jesus, the Christ: Love of Jesus, the Christ: Miracles of Resurrection Jesus, the Christ: Resurrection of Jesus, the Christ: Son of God Love: Love for Jesus: Mary Magdalene and Other Disciples Mary: Magdalene: Recognizes Jesus After the Resurrection The Ascension of Christ: Foretold by Himself Titles and Names of Saints: Brethren of Christ Trouble: Mary at the Gravesite of Jesus Women: First to Whom the Risen Lord Appeared