John 20:11-16
Summary for John 20:11-13: 20:11-13 a Although two ... angels appeared inside the tomb, the riddle of Jesus’ disappearance remained unsolved (see Luke 24:4 b).• why are you crying? Sorrow was not the appropriate response in this moment.
Summary for John 20:14-15: 20:14-15 c Jesus, whom Mary mistook for the gardener, repeated the angel’s question and added, Who are you looking for? Jesus’ question was to provoke Mary’s thinking: At this point Mary was looking for the body of Jesus, but she was about to meet the living Christ.
20:16 d When Jesus called Mary by name, she recognized him immediately (see 10:3-4 e).
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