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.
Jesus told her, 'Don't hold onto me right now, I haven't gone up to my Father yet. But go find my friends and tell them: I'm going back to my Father, who's also your Father, and my God, who's also your God.'
Jesus basically said 'I can't stay, but tell everyone we're all family now.'
📚 Historical Context
In the Gospel of John, this verse takes place shortly after Jesus' resurrection, when Mary Magdalene encounters him at the tomb and becomes the first witness to his risen body. Jesus tells her not to touch him because he has not yet ascended to his Father, highlighting the brief period between his resurrection and his return to heaven, and he then sends her to inform his disciples of his impending ascension. This moment underscores the transition from his earthly ministry to his heavenly exaltation.
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