John 20:14 kjva — And when she had thus said, she turned herself back, and saw Jesus standing, and knew not that it was Jesus.

King James Version with Apocrypha

"And when she had thus said, she turned herself back, and saw Jesus standing, and knew not that it was Jesus."

— John 20:14, King James Version with Apocrypha

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John 20 — Context

11

But Mary stood without at the sepulchre weeping: and as she wept, she stooped down, and looked into the sepulchre,

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And seeth two angels in white sitting, the one at the head, and the other at the feet, where the body of Jesus had lain.

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And they say unto her, Woman, why weepest thou? She saith unto them, Because they have taken away my Lord, and I know not where they have laid him.

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And when she had thus said, she turned herself back, and saw Jesus standing, and knew not that it was Jesus.

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Jesus saith unto her, Woman, why weepest thou? whom seekest thou? She, supposing him to be the gardener, saith unto him, Sir, if thou have borne him hence, tell me where thou hast laid him, and I will take him away.

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Jesus saith unto her, Mary. She turned herself, and saith unto him, Rabboni; which is to say, Master.

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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.

John 20:14 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does John 20:14 say?
John 20:14 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “And when she had thus said, she turned herself back, and saw Jesus standing, and knew not that it was Jesus.”
Where is John 20:14 in the Bible?
John 20:14 is found in the New Testament, in the book of John, chapter 20, verse 14.
Who wrote John?
John is traditionally attributed to John the Apostle, son of Zebedee. It was written c. AD 85–95.
What is the book of John about?
John's Gospel opens not in Bethlehem but "in the beginning," declaring Jesus to be the eternal Word made flesh. Through seven sign-miracles and seven "I AM" sayings, it presents Jesus as the bread, the light, the way, and the resurrection — that we might believe and have life in his name.
What are the major themes of John?
John explores themes including Word Made Flesh, Belief, Eternal Life, I AM, Love. These themes shape the meaning and context of John 20:14.
What translation should I read John 20:14 in?
John 20:14 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize John 20:14?
John 20:14 reads (KJVA): “And when she had thus said, she turned herself back, and saw Jesus standing, and knew not that it was Jesus.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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