Joh 20:15-16 | Clarke | e4.org | Verse 15. Supposing him to be the gardener ] κηπουρος, the inspector or overseer of the garden, from κηπος, a garden , and ουρος, an inspector -the person who had the charge of the workmen, and the care of the produce of the garden; and who rendered account to the owner. And I will take him away ] How true is the proverb, Love feels no load ! Jesus was in the prime of life when he was crucified, and had a hundred pounds weight of spices added to his body; and yet Mary thinks of nothing less than carrying him away with her, if she can but find where he is laid!

‏ John 20:15-16

Verse 15. Supposing him to be the gardener] κηπουρος, the inspector or overseer of the garden, from κηπος, a garden, and ουρος, an inspector-the person who had the charge of the workmen, and the care of the produce of the garden; and who rendered account to the owner.

And I will take him away] How true is the proverb, Love feels no load! Jesus was in the prime of life when he was crucified, and had a hundred pounds weight of spices added to his body; and yet Mary thinks of nothing less than carrying him away with her, if she can but find where he is laid!

Verse 16. Mary.] This word was no doubt spoken with uncommon emphasis; and the usual sound of Christ's voice accompanied it, so as immediately to prove that it must be Jesus. What transports of joy must have filled this woman's heart! Let it be remarked that Mary Magdalene sought Jesus more fervently, and continued more affectionately attached to him than any of the rest: therefore to her first, Jesus is pleased to show himself, and she is made the first herald of the Gospel of a risen Saviour.

After Mary's exclamation of Rabboni, and its interpretation by the evangelist, one MS., the later Syriac, Syriac Hieros., and three copies of the Itala, add καιπροσεδραμεναψασθαιαυτου, And she ran to embrace, or cling to him. Then our Lord's words come in with the reason for them.