John 20:16

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

Cross-references

John 20:28 Parallel

In John 20:28, Thomas confesses 'My Lord and my God' — a more exalted recognition than Mary's 'Rabboni' here.

John 1:38 Parallel

In John 1:38, the first disciples call Jesus 'Rabbi' — the same title Mary uses here, linking the start and end of his ministry.

John 10:3 Allusion

In John 10:3, the shepherd calls his sheep by name — here Jesus calls Mary by name, and she recognizes him.

John 13:13 Allusion

In John 13:13, Jesus affirms he is called 'Teacher' — the very title Mary uses here in recognizing him.

John 11:28 Parallel

In John 11:28, Martha tells Mary that 'the Teacher is calling' — similar to Jesus calling Mary Magdalene by name here.

John 1:49 Contrast

In John 1:49, Nathanael calls Jesus 'Rabbi' and adds 'Son of God' — showing a fuller confession than Mary's single title here.

John 3:2 Parallel

In John 3:2, Nicodemus addresses Jesus as 'Rabbi' and acknowledges his divine mission — similar to Mary's address here.

In Matthew 23:8-10, Jesus says you have one Teacher, the Christ — Mary's 'Rabboni' here acknowledges that unique title.

Matthew 26:18 Related theme

In Matthew 26:18, Jesus calls himself 'the Teacher' — here Mary addresses him with the same title, 'Rabboni'.

Mark 14:45 Contrast

Mark 14:45 shows Judas greeting Jesus with 'Rabbi' to betray him — here Mary uses the same title in love and recognition.

Matthew 23:7 shows Pharisees loving the title 'Rabbi' — here Mary rightly gives it to Jesus, contrasting true vs false teachers.

Acts 9:4 Parallel

In Acts 9:4, Jesus calls 'Saul, Saul' from heaven — a divine name-call that transforms, echoing His call to Mary.