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| Q: | John Jesus appeared to Mary of Magdala and said, "Do not touch me. I have not yet ascended to my Father." Why was she not allowed to touch him and shortly after other women were allowed to? And also other people including doubting Thomas? | ||||||
| A: | The usual explanation is that he wanted Mary to realize that he was not back to stay with them, but after appearing briefly to his followers, he would return to heaven, and they would not see him again until they entered heaven. This interpretation is the basis for the NIV translation, "Do not hold on to me" John 20:17. | ||||||
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