John 20:17 meaning and explanation

“Do not cling to Me,” Jesus said, “for I have not yet ascended to the Father. But go and tell My brothers, ‘I am ascending to My Father and your Father, to My God and your God.’”

John 20:17, Berean Standard Bible

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Mary Magdalene has just recognized the risen Jesus and called him Rabboni, Teacher. His words, Do not cling to Me, use a Greek verb meaning to hold on to or grasp.

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