Explore John 20:17 and understand the interactions of the Resurrected Christ with Mary Magdalene. Uncover the biblical significance in Christian faith.
John 20:17—Understanding the Interactions of the Resurrected Christ with Mary Magdalene
SCRIPTURES OFTEN MISUNDERSTOOD: John 20:17: Why did Jesus tell Mary Magdalene not to touch him but command Thomas to touch him?
Why did the resurrected Jesus Christ invite Thomas to touch him yet he had stopped Mary Magdalene from doing so earlier? Mary Magdalene was a close friend, why would Jesus say that to her? "This verse belongs to a handful of the most difficult passages in the New Testament." - D. A. Carson
