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John 20:15 Cross-References
Explore 11 cross-references for John 20:15 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting John chapter 20 verse 15 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Jesus saith unto her, Woman, why weepest thou? whom seekest thou? She, supposing him to be the gardener, saith unto him, Sir, if thou have borne him hence, tell me where thou hast laid him, and I will take him away.”
John 20:15 (KJV)
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Commentary on John 20:15
Jesus saith unto her, Woman, why weepest thou? whom seekest thou? The risen Christ initiates conversation with Mary Magdalene using tender pastoral questions. The Greek verb for "weepest" (klaieis, κλαίεις) describes audible weeping and mourning, not silent tears—Mary's grief was visible and vocal. Jesus's question "whom seekest thou?" (tina zēteis, τίνα ζητεῖς) echoes His first recorded words in John's Gospel: "What seek ye?" to John the Baptist's disciples (John 1:38). Throughout this Gospel, seeking represents spiritual quest and discipleship.She, supposing him to be the gardener—the Greek ...
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Cross-References for John 20:15
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“Woman, why are you weeping? She said to them”
“Who are you looking for? They said”
“and saw them following”
“Don't be afraid, for I know that you seek Jesus, who has been crucified.,And the angel answered and said unto the women, Fear not ye: for I know that ye seek Jesus, which was crucified.,,,,,,,,”
“and go about the city; in the streets and in the squares I will seek him whom my soul loves. I sought him”
“Count not thine handmaid for a daughter of Belial: for out of the abundance of my complaint and grief have I spoken hitherto.”
“knowing all the things that were happening to him”
“Don't be amazed. You seek Jesus, the Nazarene, who has been crucified. He has risen. He is not here. Behold, the place where they laid him!,And he saith unto them, Be not affrighted: Ye seek Jesus of Nazareth, which was crucified: he is risen; he is not here: behold the place where they laid him.,,,,,,,,”
“they bowed their faces down to the earth. They said to them”
“how can you”