John 20:16

The Message

Jesus said, “Mary.” Turning to face him, she said in Hebrew, “Rabboni!” meaning “Teacher!”

Cross References

Genesis 22:1

After all this, God tested Abraham. God said, “Abraham!” “Yes?” answered Abraham. “I’m listening.”

Genesis 22:11

Just then an angel of God called to him out of Heaven, “Abraham! Abraham!” “Yes, I’m listening.”

Genesis 45:12

“Look at me. You can see for yourselves, and my brother Benjamin can see for himself, that it’s me, my own mouth, telling you all this. Tell my father all about the high position I hold in Egypt, tell him everything you’ve seen here, but don’t take all day—hurry up and get my father down here.”

Exodus 3:4

God saw that he had stopped to look. God called to him from out of the bush, “Moses! Moses!” He said, “Yes? I’m right here!”

Exodus 33:17

God said to Moses: “All right. Just as you say; this also I will do, for I know you well and you are special to me. I know you by name.”

Song of Solomon 5:2

I was sound asleep, but in my dreams I was wide awake. Oh, listen! It’s the sound of my lover knocking, calling! “Let me in, dear companion, dearest friend, my dove, consummate lover! I’m soaked with the dampness of the night, drenched with dew, shivering and cold.”

Isaiah 43:1

But now, God’s Message, the God who made you in the first place, Jacob, the One who got you started, Israel: “Don’t be afraid, I’ve redeemed you. I’ve called your name. You’re mine. When you’re in over your head, I’ll be there with you. When you’re in rough waters, you will not go down. When you’re between a rock and a hard place, it won’t be a dead end— Because I am God, your personal God, The Holy of Israel, your Savior. I paid a huge price for you: all of Egypt, with rich Cush and Seba thrown in! That’s how much you mean to me! That’s how much I love you! I’d sell off the whole world to get you back, trade the creation just for you.

Matthew 14:27

But Jesus was quick to comfort them. “Courage, it’s me. Don’t be afraid.”

Mark 10:51

Jesus said, “What can I do for you?” The blind man said, “Rabbi, I want to see.”

Luke 10:41

The Master said, “Martha, dear Martha, you’re fussing far too much and getting yourself worked up over nothing. One thing only is essential, and Mary has chosen it—it’s the main course, and won’t be taken from her.”

John 1:49

Nathanael exclaimed, “Rabbi! You are the Son of God, the King of Israel!”

John 11:28

After saying this, she went to her sister Mary and whispered in her ear, “The Teacher is here and is asking for you.”

John 20:28

Thomas said, “My Master! My God!”

John 6:25

When they found him back across the sea, they said, “Rabbi, when did you get here?”

1 Samuel 3:10

Then God came and stood before him exactly as before, calling out, “Samuel! Samuel!” Samuel answered, “Speak. I’m your servant, ready to listen.”

1 Samuel 3:6

God called again, “Samuel, Samuel!” Samuel got up and went to Eli, “I heard you call. Here I am.” Again Eli said, “Son, I didn’t call you. Go back to bed.” (This all happened before Samuel knew God for himself. It was before the revelation of God had been given to him personally.)