John 20:18 cpdv — Mary Magdalene went, announcing to the disciples, “I have seen the Lord, and these are the things that he said to me.”

Catholic Public Domain Version

"Mary Magdalene went, announcing to the disciples, “I have seen the Lord, and these are the things that he said to me.” "

— John 20:18, Catholic Public Domain Version

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John 20 — Context

15

Jesus said to her: “Woman, why are you weeping? Who are you seeking?” Considering that it was the gardener, she said to him, “Sir, if you have moved him, tell me where you have placed him, and I will take him away.”

16

Jesus said to her, “Mary!” And turning, she said to him, “Rabboni!” (which means, Teacher).

17

Jesus said to her: “Do not touch me. For I have not yet ascended to my Father. But go to my brothers and tell them: ‘I am ascending to my Father and to your Father, to my God and to your God.’ ”

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Mary Magdalene went, announcing to the disciples, “I have seen the Lord, and these are the things that he said to me.”

19

Then, when it was late on the same day, on the first of the Sabbaths, and the doors were closed where the disciples were gathered, for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood in their midst, and he said to them: “Peace to you.”

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And when he had said this, he showed them his hands and side. And the disciples were gladdened when they saw the Lord.

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Therefore, he said to them again: “Peace to you. As the Father has sent me, so I send you.”

John 20:18 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does John 20:18 say?
John 20:18 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “Mary Magdalene went, announcing to the disciples, “I have seen the Lord, and these are the things that he said to me.” ”
Where is John 20:18 in the Bible?
John 20:18 is found in the New Testament, in the book of John, chapter 20, verse 18.
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 20:18.
What translation should I read John 20:18 in?
John 20:18 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 20:18?
John 20:18 reads (CPDV): “Mary Magdalene went, announcing to the disciples, “I have seen the Lord, and these are the things that he said to me.” ” 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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