I think that Mary was so glad to see him that she grabbed a hold of him and refused to let go. She was so overjoyed that Jesus had to tell her that I am not going anywhere for some time and I have things that I need to do.
He had 40 days left, she didn't know that, she had just seen him crucified and buried and now he was back. She didn't want to lose him again.
Second, I believe the greek would agree with Brother BigJ. The greek seems to imply a "stop touching" or stop holding onto me type idea (in my opinion and those I've read.) It's an aorist (simple action). While it doesn't neccessary mean a past action, we usually translate it that way, because it does have some sort of representation of a simple complete action. So instead of thinking as we often do in english "Touch me not" means don't do it in the future, it can also mean in the English (and seems to be here in the Greek) a simple completed action. No Not be touching me, or No not keep holding me. Even if my perspective on the language is wrong, let me give a follow-up scripture.
I think Jesus gave the answer as to why he said "touch me not" right after he said that.
John 20:17 Jesus saith unto her, Touch me not; for I am not yet ascended to my Father: but go to my brethren, and say unto them, I ascend unto my Father, and your Father; and to my God, and your God.
So he said what? Don't touch me (or don't be touching me, stop touching me). I haven't gone yet (I'm still here.) Instead of touching me, go tell my brethren that I will ascend (as I just said, it hasn't happened yet). What did she do immediately? She went to tell the brethren that he hadn't yet ascended, but that he would. It's a testimony that He was alive.
These are the same thoughts that I had previously concluded, however, some claim that Jesus was not yet "glorified" and that He had ascended after this event, but prior to Thomas, during the eight days. Seems like a lot of speculation to me, since I haven't found scriptural support for these claims.
How did I miss the magdalene part. Yeah, one of my former pastors taught that since he hadn't yet ascended, if she touched Jesus, it would taint his sacrifice. What a strange notion, as though he wouldn't have offered the sacrifice before he left the tomb. The "glorified" thing doesn't make sense to me.
James Charles, do you really think Jesus "offered the sacrifice before he left the tomb"? If he did, he offered it while He was in the tomb. Sounds strange to me, since the offering had to be made in the sanctuary in Heaven. What do you think he did while in the tomb (besides fold the napkin)?
For the three days, he went to hell, preached to those there (whether saints or lost, you choose), went to heaven and offered to sacrifice, thus setting the captivity captive to another place. His body was in the tomb, while he was acting.
I think that Mary was so glad to see him that she grabbed a hold of him and refused to let go. She was so overjoyed that Jesus had to tell her that I am not going anywhere for some time and I have things that I need to do.
ReplyDeleteHe had 40 days left, she didn't know that, she had just seen him crucified and buried and now he was back. She didn't want to lose him again.
First, does it say it is Magdalene?
ReplyDeleteSecond, I believe the greek would agree with Brother BigJ. The greek seems to imply a "stop touching" or stop holding onto me type idea (in my opinion and those I've read.) It's an aorist (simple action). While it doesn't neccessary mean a past action, we usually translate it that way, because it does have some sort of representation of a simple complete action. So instead of thinking as we often do in english "Touch me not" means don't do it in the future, it can also mean in the English (and seems to be here in the Greek) a simple completed action. No Not be touching me, or No not keep holding me. Even if my perspective on the language is wrong, let me give a follow-up scripture.
I think Jesus gave the answer as to why he said "touch me not" right after he said that.
John 20:17 Jesus saith unto her, Touch me not; for I am not yet ascended to my Father: but go to my brethren, and say unto them, I ascend unto my Father, and your Father; and to my God, and your God.
So he said what? Don't touch me (or don't be touching me, stop touching me). I haven't gone yet (I'm still here.) Instead of touching me, go tell my brethren that I will ascend (as I just said, it hasn't happened yet). What did she do immediately? She went to tell the brethren that he hadn't yet ascended, but that he would. It's a testimony that He was alive.
Hmm, I believe verse 18 confirms "magdalene"
ReplyDeleteThese are the same thoughts that I had previously concluded, however, some claim that Jesus was not yet "glorified" and that He had ascended after this event, but prior to Thomas, during the eight days. Seems like a lot of speculation to me, since I haven't found scriptural support for these claims.
ReplyDeleteI didn't say there wasn't scriptural support, just that I haven't found any.
ReplyDeleteHow did I miss the magdalene part. Yeah, one of my former pastors taught that since he hadn't yet ascended, if she touched Jesus, it would taint his sacrifice. What a strange notion, as though he wouldn't have offered the sacrifice before he left the tomb. The "glorified" thing doesn't make sense to me.
ReplyDeleteShe had not yet washed her hands.:-p
ReplyDeleteJames Charles, do you really think Jesus "offered the sacrifice before he left the tomb"? If he did, he offered it while He was in the tomb. Sounds strange to me, since the offering had to be made in the sanctuary in Heaven. What do you think he did while in the tomb (besides fold the napkin)?
ReplyDeleteFor the three days, he went to hell, preached to those there (whether saints or lost, you choose), went to heaven and offered to sacrifice, thus setting the captivity captive to another place. His body was in the tomb, while he was acting.
ReplyDeleteI agree except He was not acting, He was active.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the grammar tip. I'll try to keep it in mind as I write.
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