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He Knows You by Name
Commentators emphasize that Jesus calling Mary by her name was a deeply personal and powerful moment. It wasn't a general address, but an intimate call from the Shepherd to His sheep. Scholars like John Calvin see this as a model for how God calls believers today—He knows us individually and speaks to our hearts, turning our sorrow into recognition and joy.
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Albert Barnes
On John 20:16
18th Century
Theologian
Jesus saith unto her, Mary. This was spoken, no doubt, in a tone of voice that at once recalled him to her recollection.
Rabbon…
AT Robertson
On John 20:16
Mary (Μαριαμ). Aramaic form in Aleph B W, though Μαρια in 19:25. Clearly the old familiar tone of Jesus was in the pronunciation o…
Charles Ellicott
On John 20:16
19th Century
Bishop
Jesus saith unto her, Mary.—It is to that devoted love that the first words of the risen Lord are spoken. He who knew her…
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Charles Spurgeon
On John 20:16
19th Century
Preacher
She turned herself, and saith unto him, Rabboni; which is to say, Master.
Or, "My Master!" The word "Rabboni" means something more …
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On John 20:16
Only one thing was necessary to establish Jesus’ identity—his uttering her name. One of the strange commonplaces of life is that the most penetrati…
John Calvin
On John 20:16
16th Century
Theologian
Jesus says to her, Mary! That Christ allowed Mary, for a short time, to fall into a mistake was useful for confirming her faith; but now, …
John Gill
On John 20:16
17th Century
Pastor
Jesus says to her, Mary
He might alter the tone of his voice, and speak to her as he used to do, calling her by her …
Matthew Henry
On John 20:11–18
17th Century
Minister
We are likely to seek and find when we seek with affection and in tears. But many believers complain of the clouds and darkness they are under, whi…