Discovery BoxJohn 20:14-16 
Context20:14 When she had said this, she turned around and saw Jesus standing there, 1 but she did not know that it was Jesus.
20:15 Jesus said to her, “Woman, why are you weeping? Who are you looking for?” Because she 2 thought he was the gardener, she said to him, “Sir, if you have carried him away, tell me where you have put him, and I will take him.” 20:16 Jesus said to her, “Mary.” She 3 turned and said to him in Aramaic, 4 “Rabboni” 5 (which means Teacher). 6
1 tn The word “there” is not in the Greek text, but is implied. Direct objects were often omitted in Greek when clear from the context.
2 tn Grk “that one” (referring to Mary Magdalene).
3 tn Grk “That one.”
4 tn Grk “in Hebrew.”
5 sn The Aramaic Rabboni means “my teacher” (a title of respect).
6 sn This is a parenthetical note by the author.
