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NASB | John 20:17 Jesus *said to her, "Stop clinging to Me, for I have not yet ascended to the Father; but go to My brethren and say to them, 'I ascend to My Father and your Father, and My God and your God.'" |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | John 20:17 Jesus said to her, "Do not hold Me, for I have not yet ascended to the Father; but go to My brothers and tell them, 'I am ascending to My Father and your Father, and to My God and your God.'" |
Bible Question:
Matthew 28:9 says that when Mary saw Jesus resurrected, she "clasped his feet" and worshiped him. Then John 20:17 says that Jesus told Mary not to hold him because he hadn't yet ascended to the Father. Anyone know why the discrepancy? And why would it be important not to touch Jesus until his ascension? And why a few days later did Jesus insist that Thomas touch his hands and side (he still had not ascended)? Thank you! |
Bible Answer: Greetings Plinsky! I'll take the question about John 20:17! :) The command in John 20:17 is a present tense imperative, which would better be translated 'Stop holding unto me'. The negative present imperative is always a command to stop doing an action which is currently in progress. So, there is no discrepancy between Mt. 28:9 and John 20:17. Mt. 28:9 records that they grabbed hold of Him, while John 20:17 adds the detail that they were told to stop holding unto Him. I hope this helps! Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |