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It was Jesus, but she didn’t recognize him. <a href="/esv/john/20.htm">English Standard Version</a> Having said this, she turned around and saw Jesus standing, but she did not know that it was Jesus. <a href="/bsb/john/20.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> When she had said this, she turned around and saw Jesus standing there. But she did not recognize that it was Jesus. <a href="/blb/john/20.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Having said these things, she turned back around, and she sees Jesus standing there, and she had not known that it is Jesus. <a href="/kjv/john/20.htm">King James Bible</a> And when she had thus said, she turned herself back, and saw Jesus standing, and knew not that it was Jesus. <a href="/nkjv/john/20.htm">New King James Version</a> Now when she had said this, she turned around and saw Jesus standing there, and did not know that it was Jesus. <a href="/nasb_/john/20.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> When she had said this, she turned around and saw Jesus standing there, and yet she did not know that it was Jesus. <a href="/nasb/john/20.htm">NASB 1995</a> When she had said this, she turned around and saw Jesus standing there, and did not know that it was Jesus. <a href="/nasb77/john/20.htm">NASB 1977 </a> When she had said this, she turned around, and beheld Jesus standing there, and did not know that it was Jesus. <a href="/lsb/john/20.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> When she had said this, she turned around and saw Jesus standing there, and did not know that it was Jesus. <a href="/amp/john/20.htm">Amplified Bible</a> After saying this, she turned around and saw Jesus standing there, but she did not know that it was Jesus. <a href="/csb/john/20.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Having said this, she turned around and saw Jesus standing there, but she did not know it was Jesus. <a href="/hcsb/john/20.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Having said this, she turned around and saw Jesus standing there, though she did not know it was Jesus. <a href="/asv/john/20.htm">American Standard Version</a> When she had thus said, she turned herself back, and beholdeth Jesus standing, and knew not that it was Jesus. <a href="/cev/john/20.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> As soon as Mary said this, she turned around and saw Jesus standing there. But she did not know who he was. <a href="/erv/john/20.htm">English Revised Version</a> When she had thus said, she turned herself back, and beholdeth Jesus standing, and knew not that it was Jesus. <a href="/gwt/john/20.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> After she said this, she turned around and saw Jesus standing there. However, she didn't know that it was Jesus. <a href="/gnt/john/20.htm">Good News Translation</a> Then she turned around and saw Jesus standing there; but she did not know that it was Jesus. <a href="/isv/john/20.htm">International Standard Version</a> After she had said this, she turned around and noticed Jesus standing there, without realizing that it was Jesus. <a href="/msb/john/20.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> When she had said this, she turned around and saw Jesus standing there. But she did not recognize that it was Jesus. <a href="/net/john/20.htm">NET Bible</a> When she had said this, she turned around and saw Jesus standing there, but she did not know that it was Jesus. <a href="/nheb/john/20.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> When she had said this, she turned around and saw Jesus standing, and did not know that it was Jesus. <a href="/wbt/john/20.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And when she had thus said, she turned herself about, and saw Jesus standing, and knew not that it was Jesus. <a href="/wey/john/20.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> While she was speaking, she turned round and saw Jesus standing there, but did not recognize Him. <a href="/web/john/20.htm">World English Bible</a> When she had said this, she turned around and saw Jesus standing, and didn’t know that it was Jesus. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/john/20.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and having said these things, she turned backward, and sees Jesus standing, and she had not known that it is Jesus. <a href="/blb/john/20.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Having said these things, she turned back around, and she sees Jesus standing there, and she had not known that it is Jesus. <a href="/ylt/john/20.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and these things having said, she turned backward, and seeth Jesus standing, and she had not known that it is Jesus. <a href="/slt/john/20.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And having said these, she was turned back, and sees Jesus standing, and she knew not that it is Jesus.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/john/20.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> When she had thus said, she turned herself back, and saw Jesus standing; and she knew not that it was Jesus. <a href="/cpdv/john/20.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> When she had said this, she turned around and saw Jesus standing there, but she did not know that it was Jesus. <a href="/nabre/john/20.htm">New American Bible</a> When she had said this, she turned around and saw Jesus there, but did not know it was Jesus. <a href="/nrsvce/john/20.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> When she had said this, she turned around and saw Jesus standing there, but she did not know that it was Jesus.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/john/20.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> She said this and turned around, and saw Jesus standing, but she did not know that it was Jesus. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/john/20.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> She said this and turned and saw Yeshua standing and she did not know that he was Yeshua.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/john/20.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> Having said this, she turned back, and saw Jesus standing, and knew not that it was Jesus.<CM> <a href="/godbey/john/20.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> Saying these words, she turned backward, and sees Jesus standing, and did not know that He is Jesus. <a href="/haweis/john/20.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> And as she thus spoke, she turned about, and beheld Jesus standing by, and knew not that it was Jesus. <a href="/mace/john/20.htm">Mace New Testament</a> having thus said, she turned about, and saw Jesus standing, but knew not that it was Jesus. <a href="/wey/john/20.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> While she was speaking, she turned round and saw Jesus standing there, but did not recognize Him. <a href="/worrell/john/20.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> Having said these things, she turned back, and beholds Jesus standing, and knew not that it was Jesus. <a href="/worsley/john/20.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> And having said this, she turned back, and saw Jesus standing, and knew not that it was Jesus. <a href="/parallel/john/20-14.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ixy2bchmXZ0?start=7129" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/john/20.htm">Jesus Appears to Mary Magdalene</a> …13“Woman, why are you weeping?” they asked. “Because they have taken my Lord away,” she said, “and I do not know where they have put Him.” 14<a href="/greek/2036.htm" title="2036: eipousa (V-APA-NFS) -- Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say.">When she had said</a> <a href="/greek/3778.htm" title="3778: Tauta (DPro-ANP) -- This; he, she, it. ">this,</a> <a href="/greek/4762.htm" title="4762: estraphē (V-AIP-3S) -- Strengthened from the base of trope; to twist, i.e. Turn quite around or reverse.">she turned</a> <a href="/greek/1519.htm" title="1519: eis (Prep) -- A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases."></a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ta (Art-ANP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/3694.htm" title="3694: opisō (Adv) -- Behind, after; back, backwards. From the same as opisthen with enclitic of direction; to the back, i.e. Aback.">around</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/2334.htm" title="2334: theōrei (V-PIA-3S) -- From a derivative of theaomai; to be a spectator of, i.e. Discern, (experience) or intensively (acknowledge).">saw</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ton (Art-AMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2424.htm" title="2424: Iēsoun (N-AMS) -- Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites.">Jesus</a> <a href="/greek/2476.htm" title="2476: hestōta (V-RPA-AMS) -- A prolonged form of a primary stao stah'-o; to stand, used in various applications.">standing there;</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">but</a> <a href="/greek/3756.htm" title="3756: ouk (Adv) -- No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not."></a> <a href="/greek/1492.htm" title="1492: ēdei (V-LIA-3S) -- To know, remember, appreciate. ">she did not recognize</a> <a href="/greek/3754.htm" title="3754: hoti (Conj) -- Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because.">that</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: estin (V-PIA-3S) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">it was</a> <a href="/greek/2424.htm" title="2424: Iēsous (N-NMS) -- Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites.">Jesus.</a> 15“Woman, why are you weeping?” Jesus asked. “Whom are you seeking?” Thinking He was the gardener, she said, “Sir, if you have carried Him off, tell me where you have put Him, and I will get Him.”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/luke/24-16.htm">Luke 24:16</a> But their eyes were kept from recognizing Him. <a href="/mark/16-9.htm">Mark 16:9</a> Early on the first day of the week, after Jesus had risen, He appeared first to Mary Magdalene, from whom He had driven out seven demons. <a href="/matthew/28-9.htm">Matthew 28:9-10</a> Suddenly Jesus met them and said, “Greetings!” They came to Him, grasped His feet, and worshiped Him. / “Do not be afraid,” said Jesus. “Go and tell My brothers to go to Galilee. There they will see Me.” <a href="/luke/24-31.htm">Luke 24:31</a> Then their eyes were opened and they recognized Jesus—and He disappeared from their sight. <a href="/john/21-4.htm">John 21:4</a> Early in the morning, Jesus stood on the shore, but the disciples did not recognize that it was Jesus. <a href="/john/1-10.htm">John 1:10-11</a> He was in the world, and though the world was made through Him, the world did not recognize Him. / He came to His own, and His own did not receive Him. <a href="/john/14-19.htm">John 14:19</a> In a little while the world will see Me no more, but you will see Me. Because I live, you also will live. <a href="/john/16-16.htm">John 16:16</a> In a little while you will see Me no more, and then after a little while you will see Me.” <a href="/john/16-22.htm">John 16:22</a> So also you have sorrow now, but I will see you again and your hearts will rejoice, and no one will take away your joy. <a href="/luke/24-36.htm">Luke 24:36-37</a> While they were describing these events, Jesus Himself stood among them and said, “Peace be with you.” / But they were startled and frightened, thinking they had seen a spirit. <a href="/acts/1-3.htm">Acts 1:3</a> After His suffering, He presented Himself to them with many convincing proofs that He was alive. He appeared to them over a span of forty days and spoke about the kingdom of God. <a href="/1_corinthians/15-5.htm">1 Corinthians 15:5-8</a> and that He appeared to Cephas and then to the Twelve. / After that, He appeared to more than five hundred brothers at once, most of whom are still living, though some have fallen asleep. / Then He appeared to James, then to all the apostles. ... <a href="/genesis/3-8.htm">Genesis 3:8</a> Then the man and his wife heard the voice of the LORD God walking in the garden in the breeze of the day, and they hid themselves from the presence of the LORD God among the trees of the garden. <a href="/genesis/18-2.htm">Genesis 18:2</a> And Abraham looked up and saw three men standing nearby. When he saw them, he ran from the entrance of his tent to meet them and bowed low to the ground. <a href="/genesis/32-30.htm">Genesis 32:30</a> So Jacob named the place Peniel, saying, “Indeed, I have seen God face to face, and yet my life was spared.”</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And when she had thus said, she turned herself back, and saw Jesus standing, and knew not that it was Jesus.and saw.<a href="/songs/3-3.htm">Song of Solomon 3:3,4</a> The watchmen that go about the city found me: to whom I said, Saw ye him whom my soul loveth? … <a href="/matthew/28-9.htm">Matthew 28:9</a> And as they went to tell his disciples, behold, Jesus met them, saying, All hail. And they came and held him by the feet, and worshipped him.<a href="/mark/16-9.htm">Mark 16:9</a> Now when Jesus was risen early the first day of the week, he appeared first to Mary Magdalene, out of whom he had cast seven devils.and knew.<a href="/john/8-59.htm">John 8:59</a> Then took they up stones to cast at him: but Jesus hid himself, and went out of the temple, going through the midst of them, and so passed by.<a href="/john/21-4.htm">John 21:4</a> But when the morning was now come, Jesus stood on the shore: but the disciples knew not that it was Jesus.<a href="/mark/16-12.htm">Mark 16:12</a> After that he appeared in another form unto two of them, as they walked, and went into the country.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/john/18-6.htm">Backward</a> <a href="/john/20-12.htm">Beholdeth</a> <a href="/john/20-12.htm">Beholds</a> <a href="/john/12-3.htm">Herself</a> <a href="/john/18-34.htm">Idea</a> <a href="/john/20-12.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/john/19-10.htm">Realize</a> <a href="/john/17-25.htm">Recognize</a> <a href="/john/20-7.htm">Round</a> <a href="/john/19-10.htm">Speaking</a> <a href="/john/20-11.htm">Standing</a> <a href="/john/16-20.htm">Turned</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/genesis/9-23.htm">Backward</a> <a href="/acts/10-11.htm">Beholdeth</a> <a href="/acts/10-11.htm">Beholds</a> <a href="/john/20-16.htm">Herself</a> <a href="/acts/7-40.htm">Idea</a> <a href="/john/20-15.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/john/21-4.htm">Realize</a> <a href="/acts/13-27.htm">Recognize</a> <a href="/john/20-16.htm">Round</a> <a href="/john/21-19.htm">Speaking</a> <a href="/acts/1-10.htm">Standing</a> <a href="/john/20-16.htm">Turned</a><div class="vheading2">John 20</div>1. <a href="/john/20-1.htm">Mary comes to the tomb;</a> 3. <a href="/john/20-3.htm">so do Peter and John, ignorant of the resurrection.</a> 11. <a href="/john/20-11.htm">Jesus appears to Mary Magdalene,</a> 19. <a href="/john/20-19.htm">and to his disciples.</a> 24. <a href="/john/20-24.htm">The incredulity and confession of Thomas.</a> 30. <a href="/john/20-30.htm">The Scripture is sufficient to salvation.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/john/20.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/john/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/john/20.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>When she had said this Mary Magdalene had just expressed her sorrow to the angels at the empty tomb, reflecting her deep devotion and love for Jesus. Her grief is palpable, as she believes someone has taken the body of her Lord. This moment highlights the human emotion and confusion following the crucifixion, a time of despair for Jesus' followers.she turned around This action signifies a shift in focus and perspective. In the context of the resurrection narrative, turning around can symbolize repentance or a change in understanding. It is a pivotal moment where Mary moves from speaking with the angels to encountering the risen Christ.and saw Jesus standing there The physical presence of Jesus emphasizes the bodily resurrection, a cornerstone of Christian faith. This appearance is one of several post-resurrection encounters, affirming the reality of Jesus' victory over death. The fact that Jesus is standing suggests readiness and authority, contrasting with the lifelessness of the tomb.But she did not recognize that it was Jesus Mary's failure to recognize Jesus can be attributed to several factors: her emotional state, the early morning light, or perhaps a divine veiling of her perception. This moment echoes other instances in Scripture where Jesus is not immediately recognized, such as the road to Emmaus (<a href="/luke/24-13.htm">Luke 24:13-35</a>). It underscores the transformed nature of Jesus' resurrected body and invites believers to seek spiritual discernment.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/m/mary_magdalene.htm">Mary Magdalene</a> A devoted follower of Jesus who was present at His crucifixion and was the first to see Him after His resurrection. Her encounter with the risen Christ is a pivotal moment in the resurrection account. 2. <a href="/topical/j/jesus.htm">Jesus</a> The central figure of Christianity, who was crucified, buried, and rose again on the third day. In this passage, He appears to Mary Magdalene, marking His first post-resurrection appearance. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_tomb.htm">The Tomb</a> The place where Jesus was laid after His crucifixion. It is significant as the site of the resurrection, symbolizing victory over death. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_resurrection.htm">The Resurrection</a> The event of Jesus rising from the dead, which is the cornerstone of Christian faith, affirming His divinity and the promise of eternal life for believers.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/r/recognition_of_jesus.htm">Recognition of Jesus</a> Just as Mary did not initially recognize Jesus, we may sometimes fail to see Christ in our daily lives. We must cultivate spiritual awareness to recognize His presence and work. <a href="/topical/t/transformation_through_resurrection.htm">Transformation through Resurrection</a> The resurrection signifies transformation. Believers are called to live transformed lives, reflecting the new life we have in Christ. <a href="/topical/f/faith_in_the_unseen.htm">Faith in the Unseen</a> Mary’s encounter with the risen Christ challenges us to have faith even when we do not immediately see or understand God's work in our lives. <a href="/topical/p/personal_encounter_with_christ.htm">Personal Encounter with Christ</a> Like Mary, each believer is invited to a personal encounter with Jesus. This relationship is foundational to our faith and spiritual growth.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_john_20.htm">Top 10 Lessons from John 20</a> <a href="/q/why_doesn't_mary_recognize_jesus.htm">Why does Mary Magdalene initially fail to recognize Jesus (John 20:14–15), and how do differing Gospel accounts explain or contradict this moment? </a> <a href="/q/who_first_saw_jesus_post-resurrection.htm">Who first saw Jesus after the resurrection? (Matthew 28:1-9 vs. John 20:14-16)</a> <a href="/q/why_wasn't_jesus_recognized_post-resurrection.htm">Why didn't witnesses recognize Jesus post-resurrection?</a> <a href="/q/what_is_the_gospel_of_mary_magdalene.htm">What is the Gospel of Mary Magdalene?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/john/20.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(14) And saw Jesus standing, and knew not that it was Jesus.--There is no need to imagine an external cause for her turning round, and if there was one it is useless for us to ask what it was. She has expressed her woe, and turns aside again to weep, when she sees another form. Weighed down by her sorrow, not looking intently, it may be, or seeing indistinctly through tear-filled eyes, she does not recognise her Lord. We know not what the appearance was. Figure, feature, clothing, there must have been; but these differing, in this as in other manifestations, from those with which they had been familiar. She, perhaps, hardly looked at all, but supposed that the only person there at that early hour would be the keeper of the garden.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/john/20.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 14. - Then follows the simple record of the most wonderful event in the history of the world. There and then a flash of light broke on one human soul, and on human life at large, which has been brightening and broadening in its luster till this very hour. With what awful and tender simplicity is it related! When she had said this, she turned herself back (εἰς τὰ ὀπίσω) to what was behind her, away from the angels, and from their apparent but fruitless offer of sympathy, still weeping passionately in the utter desolation of a broken heart. But why did she turn? Was she not conscious of a presence near her which she had not seen? The blind are Often aware of the presence of unseen persons, when no footfall is heard and no word spoken. And beholdeth (θεωρεῖ) Jesus standing (ἑστῶτα, perfect participle), as though for some time he had been standing there, watching her (cf. that which he had said to the eleven (<a href="/john/16-22.htm">John 16:22</a>), "I will see you"). But strange, mysterious, unutterably wonderful, entirely and absolutely inconsistent with the hypothesis, to which we have often referred, that this book is a theological romance, John, on Mary's own authority, adds, She knew not that it was Jesus. This is one of those remarkably vivid and autoptic touches that carry conviction of truth, whatever may be the explanation or the conclusion to be drawn from it. How far was this lack of recognition due to her, and how far to this the first manifestation made of "spiritual body" to human ken? Some have frigidly taken a commonplace explanation. Her eyes were blinded with continuous weeping; or the darkness of the morning; or Jesus may have stood in the shadows of the city wall, as the glare of the first beam of sunrise broke out of the purple mists on the Moab hills; or Christ's appearance was so changed by the agony through which he had passed, and by the recovery and reconstitution of his humanity, that the signs of his identity were obscured. He could not have clothed himself with the glittering garments of the Transfiguration, or with the dazzling robes of angels; for she mistook him for the keeper of the garden, either for Joseph of Arimathaea himself or his steward. "She knew not that it was Jesus." Human eyes are often holden so that they do not see the Lord, even when by some objective manifestation he makes it possible to do this thing. Thus (<a href="/judges/13-16.htm">Judges 13:16</a>), "Manoah knew not that it was the angel of the Lord." And several other of the theophanies of the Old Testament, encountering the blindness of human vision, slowly dawn upon even prophetic intelligence. Abraham, Jacob, Moses, Joshua, Gideon, Samuel, are all instances. And we find that in <a href="/matthew/28-16.htm">Matthew 28:16, 17</a>, "some doubted" the Resurrection, even when the vision led others to adore (<a href="/luke/24-16.htm">Luke 24:16</a>). The eyes of Cleophas and his friend were holden, even though their hearts were burning. Those who traveled with Paul to Damascus saw a light and heard a sound, but they did not see nor did they hear what the apostle saw and heard. The μορφή of the risen Jesus was not, according to Mark (<a href="/mark/16-12.htm">Mark 16:12</a>), always the same. For the vision and perception of this mode of being, the eye needs special training and preparation. Though the eyes of love are the quickest to discern these wondrous realities, yet the vision tarries, and is for an appointed time, and even they who ultimately see have to wait for it. <a href="/commentaries/john/20-14.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>When she had said εἰποῦσα (eipousa) Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2036.htm">Strong's 2036: </a> Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say. this, Ταῦτα (Tauta) Demonstrative Pronoun - Accusative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3778.htm">Strong's 3778: </a> This; he, she, it. she turned ἐστράφη (estraphē) Verb - Aorist Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4762.htm">Strong's 4762: </a> Strengthened from the base of trope; to twist, i.e. Turn quite around or reverse. around ὀπίσω (opisō) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_3694.htm">Strong's 3694: </a> Behind, after; back, backwards. From the same as opisthen with enclitic of direction; to the back, i.e. Aback. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. saw θεωρεῖ (theōrei) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2334.htm">Strong's 2334: </a> From a derivative of theaomai; to be a spectator of, i.e. Discern, (experience) or intensively (acknowledge). Jesus Ἰησοῦν (Iēsoun) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2424.htm">Strong's 2424: </a> Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites. standing [there]; ἑστῶτα (hestōta) Verb - Perfect Participle Active - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2476.htm">Strong's 2476: </a> A prolonged form of a primary stao stah'-o; to stand, used in various applications. [but] καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. she did not recognize ᾔδει (ēdei) Verb - Pluperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1492.htm">Strong's 1492: </a> To know, remember, appreciate. that ὅτι (hoti) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_3754.htm">Strong's 3754: </a> Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because. it was ἐστιν (estin) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. Jesus. Ἰησοῦς (Iēsous) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2424.htm">Strong's 2424: </a> Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/john/20-14.htm">John 20:14 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/john/20-14.htm">John 20:14 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/john/20-14.htm">John 20:14 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/john/20-14.htm">John 20:14 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/john/20-14.htm">John 20:14 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/john/20-14.htm">John 20:14 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/john/20-14.htm">John 20:14 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/john/20-14.htm">John 20:14 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/john/20-14.htm">John 20:14 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/john/20-14.htm">John 20:14 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/john/20-14.htm">NT Gospels: John 20:14 When she had said this she turned (Jhn Jo Jn) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/john/20-13.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="John 20:13"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="John 20:13" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/john/20-15.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="John 20:15"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="John 20:15" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>