John 20:14

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - John 20:11-18

St. Mark tells us that Christ appeared first to Mary Magdalene (Mark 16:9); that appearance is here largely related; and we may observe, I. The constancy and fervency of Mary Magdalene's affection to the Lord Jesus, John 20:11. 1. She staid at the sepulchre, when Peter and John were gone, because there her Master had lain, and there she was likeliest to hear some tidings of him. Note, (1.) Where there is a true love to Christ there will be a constant adherence to him, and a resolution with... read more

William Barclay

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - John 20:11-18

20:11-18 But Mary stood weeping outside at the tomb. As she wept she stooped down, and looked into the tomb, and she saw two angels sitting there in white robes, one at the head, and the other at the feet of the place where Jesus' body had been lying. They said to her: "Woman, why are you crying?" She said to them: "Because they have taken my Lord away, and I do not know where they have laid him." When she had said this, she turned round, and saw Jesus standing there, and did not know that... read more

William Barclay

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - John 20:11-18

There is one very real difficulty in this passage. When the recognition scene is complete, at first sight, at all events, Jesus said to Mary: "Touch me not, for I have not yet ascended to the Father." Just a few verses later we find him inviting Thomas to touch him ( John 20:27 ). In Luke we read of him inviting the terrified disciples: "See my hands and my feet, that it is I myself; handle me and see; for a spirit has not flesh and bones, as you see that I have" ( Luke 24:39 ). In... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - John 20:14

And when she had thus said ,.... As soon as the words were out of her mouth, before she could have an answer from the angels: she turned herself back ; perceiving, either by the looks and gesture of one of the angels, or by hearing a noise, that somebody was behind her: and saw Jesus standing, and knew not that it was Jesus ; she saw a person, but did not know who he was, by reason of the form of his appearance, the difference of his clothes, and not expecting to see him alive; or... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - John 20:14

She turned herself back - Or, εστραφη εις τα οπισω , she was turned back, i.e. to go again with the other women to Jerusalem, who had already departed; but she had not as yet gone so far as to be out of the garden. Knew not that it was Jesus - John has here omitted what the angels said to the women, about Christ's being risen; probably because it was so particularly related by the other evangelists: Matthew 28:5-7 ; Mark 16:6 , Mark 16:7 ; Luke 24:5-7 . Mary was so absorbed in... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - John 20:14

Verse 14 14.And seeth Jesus standing It may be asked, Whence arose this mistake, that Mary does not recognize Jesus, with whom she must have been intimately acquainted? Some think that he appeared in a different form, but I think that the fault lay rather in the eyes of the women, as Luke (Luke 24:16) says of the two disciples, their eyes were withheld from knowing him We will not say, therefore, that Christ was continually assuming new shapes, like Proteus (197) but that it is in the power of... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - John 20:1-31

2. The complete glorification of Jesus in his resurrection. The record pauses for the awful day of that great sabbath, and resumes the marvelous recital when the greatest event in the history of the world is assumed and asserted to have taken place. Heathen and foes admit the fact of the death of Jesus; the evidence is overwhelming, multiform, sufficient to establish itself to the ordinary reason of mankind. It is a matter of indubitable history. The proof was given to all the world; but... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - John 20:11-18

(2) The revelation made to adoring love, answering to the first portion of the high-priestly prayer. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - John 20:11-18

Mary Magdalene the first herald of the risen Lord. The two apostles withdrew, but Mary remained at the tomb. "A stronger affection riveted to the spot one of a weaker nature". I. MARY 'S LOVE TO HER LORD . It was manifested: 1. By her persistent watching of the tomb . 2. By her passionate weeping . 3. By her anxiety to discover some trace of her Lord . "She stooped down, and looked into the sepulcher." Her love is as strong as death. II. THE ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - John 20:11-18

Sorrow and despondency exchanged for joy and service. Among the wonderful events of the first Lord's day morning, the incident here recorded is remarkable for pathos and beauty, and also for spiritual instruction and encouragement. I. IT WAS A DEAD AND LOST CHRIST THAT CAUSED MARY 'S GRIEF AND DISMAY . The woman's attachment and devotion to the Savior were unquestionable. She and her companions seem to have been more faithful to Jesus even than the twelve. ... read more

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