John 20:14

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

Cross-references

John 21:4 Parallel

In John 21:4, the disciples also fail to recognize the risen Jesus on the shore—same motif of unrecognized resurrection appearance.

Matthew 28:9 records the same appearance: the women see Jesus and worship him, while here Mary does not yet recognize him.

Mark 16:9 Parallel

Mark 16:9 confirms Jesus appeared first to Mary Magdalene, giving background — the same event as here.

Mark 16:12 Parallel

Mark 16:12 explains that Jesus appeared 'in another form,' clarifying why Mary did not recognize him—a different appearance.

Luke 24:16 Parallel

Luke 24:16 says 'their eyes were kept from recognizing him'—direct parallel to Mary's inability to recognize Jesus.

Luke 24:31 Contrast

In Luke 24:31, the Emmaus disciples' eyes are opened and they recognize Jesus—showing recognition is divinely granted, unlike Mary's initial blindness.

Genesis 42:8 has Joseph's brothers not recognizing him—a type of Christ not recognized by his own, fulfilled when Mary does not know Jesus.