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Jesus said to her, "Mary." She turned herself, and said to him, "Rhabbouni!" which is to say, "Teacher!"
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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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18th Century
Presbyterian
Jesus saith unto her, Mary. This was spoken, no doubt, in a tone of voice that at once recalled him to her recollection.
Rabbon…
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…
19th Century
Anglican
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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Baptist
She turned herself, and saith unto him, Rabboni; which is to say, Master.
Or, "My Master!" The word "Rabboni" means something more …
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…
16th Century
Protestant
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, …
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
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 …
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…
13th Century
Catholic
Now the Evangelist shows how Mary came to see Christ. First, he tells how she saw Christ; second, how she was recognized by him: Jesu…
