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John 20:17 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for John 20:17 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting John chapter 20 verse 17 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“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.”
John 20:17 (KJV)
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Commentary on John 20:17
Touch me not; for I am not yet ascended to my Father—Jesus's words (mē mou haptou, μή μου ἅπτου) literally mean "stop clinging to me" (present imperative with negative particle), suggesting Mary had grasped Him. This isn't prohibition against touching (Thomas later touches, John 20:27) but against clinging to the pre-resurrection relationship. The reason clause—"I am not yet ascended"—indicates Jesus's ascension will complete His redemptive work, inaugurating a new mode of Christ's presence through the Holy Spirit. Mary must release physical presence to receive spiritual presence.Go to my bret...
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Cross-References for John 20:17
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“and have come into the world. Again”
“When he ascended on high, he led captivity captive, and gave gifts to men.{Psalm 68:18}”
“God sent out the Spirit of his Son into your hearts”
“who according to his great mercy became our father again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead”
“but these are in the world”
“through faith in Christ Jesus.”
“the Father of glory”
“for which cause he is not ashamed to call them brothers{The word for brothers here and where context allows may also be correctly translated brothers and sisters or siblings.}”
“yes”
“after he had spoken to them”