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John 20:16 Cross-References

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Jesus saith unto her, Mary. She turned herself, and saith unto him, Rabboni; which is to say, Master.

John 20:16 (KJV)

Historical Context for John 20:16

People Mentioned

Y
G-dHoly, Holy, Holy (ISA 6:3) and too many others to fit here
M
Mary Magdaleneone of the women who followed Jesus from the Galilee (MAT 27:56)

Commentary on John 20:16

Jesus saith unto her, Mary. One word shatters Mary's darkness: her own name, spoken in the familiar voice of her Teacher. The power lies not in the word itself but in the Speaker—the Good Shepherd who "calleth his own sheep by name" (John 10:3). Recognition comes through personal address; Jesus doesn't explain the resurrection or offer evidence, but simply speaks her name with resurrection authority.She turned herself—the Greek strapheisa (στραφεῖσα) indicates decisive turning, perhaps suggesting she had turned away in her grief, or that she now turns fully to face Him with new understanding. ...

Source: KJV Study Commentary

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