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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: The word translated cling means to restrain or hold back. Jesus was in effect saying time is short and precious, I have a lot to do, so let me go so I can do what must be done before I ascend. If you think about it at the time Jesus said this his disciples, the men he had poured His life out to for the last 3 years, were in disarray and ready to run for the highest hill. Jesus had encouraged Mary He now needed to go to the rest of his flock. So he said let me go don't hold me back EdB |