John 20:15

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

Jesus asked her, “Why are you crying? Who are you looking for?” She thought he was the gardener and said, “Sir, if you have taken his body away, please tell me, so I can go and get him.”

Cross References

Song of Solomon 3:2

So I searched through the town for the one I love. I looked in every street, but he wasn't there.

Song of Solomon 6:1

Most beautiful of women, tell us where he has gone. Let us help you find him.

Matthew 12:34

You are evil snakes, so how can you say anything good? Your words show what is in your hearts.

Matthew 28:5

The angel said to the women, “Don't be afraid! I know you are looking for Jesus, who was nailed to a cross.

Mark 16:6

The man said, “Don't be alarmed! You are looking for Jesus from Nazareth, who was nailed to a cross. God has raised him to life, and he isn't here. You can see the place where they put his body.

Luke 2:44

They thought he was travelling with some other people, and they went a whole day before they started looking for him.

Luke 24:5

The women were afraid and bowed to the ground. But the men said, “Why are you looking in the place of the dead for someone who is alive?

John 1:38

When Jesus turned and saw them, he asked, “What do you want?” They answered, “Rabbi, where do you live?” The Hebrew word “Rabbi” means “Teacher”.

John 18:7

Jesus again asked, “Who are you looking for?” “We are looking for Jesus from Nazareth,” they answered.

John 20:13

The angels asked Mary, “Why are you crying?” She answered, “They have taken away my Lord's body! I don't know where they have put him.”