King James Version
What Does John 20:18 Mean?
“Mary Magdalene came and told the disciples that she had seen the Lord, and that he had spoken these things unto her.”
Context
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Jesus saith unto her, Mary. She turned herself, and saith unto him, Rabboni; which is to say, Master.
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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.
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Mary Magdalene came and told the disciples that she had seen the Lord, and that he had spoken these things unto her.
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Then the same day at evening, being the first day of the week, when the doors were shut where the disciples were assembled for fear of the Jews, came Jesus and stood in the midst, and saith unto them, Peace be unto you.
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And when he had so said, he shewed unto them his hands and his side. Then were the disciples glad, when they saw the Lord.
Commentary
Ellicott’s Commentary for English Readers(18) **Mary Magdalene came and told the disciples.**—Better, *Mary Magdalene cometh, and announceth to the disciples.* The coming is described from the point of view of the writer, who was one of the disciples.
Charles John Ellicott (1819–1905). Public Domain.
Historical Context
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Theological Significance
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