• John 20:14 — And when she had thus said, she turned herself back, and saw Jesus standing, and knew not that it was Jesus.
• John 20:15 — Jesus saith unto her, Woman, why weepest thou? whom seekest thou? She, supposing him to be the gardener, saith unto him, Sir, if thou have borne him hence, tell me where thou hast laid him, and I will
• John 20:16 — Jesus saith unto her, Mary. She turned herself, and saith unto him, Rabboni; which is to say, Master.
• John 20:17 — Jesus saith unto her, Touch me not; for I am not yet ascended to my Father: but go to my brethren, and say unto them, I ascend unto my Father, and your Father; and to my God, and your God.
• Mark 16:9 — Now when Jesus was risen early the first day of the week, he appeared first to Mary Magdalene, out of whom he had cast seven devils.

3 Christian traditions affirm this interpretation.

• Nicene Patristic · Patristic
• Patristic · Patristic
• Reformed · Reformed

17 passages from 9 historic works cite scripture this interpretation depends on.

• Catechism of the Catholic Church · 7 passages
• Commentary on the Gospel of John · 2 passages
• An Exact Exposition of the Orthodox Faith · 2 passages
• Homilies on the First Epistle to the Corinthians · 1 passage
• New Hampshire Confession of Faith · 1 passage
• Commentary on the Gospel According to John · 1 passage
• Against Heresies (Adversus Haereses) · 1 passage
• Commentary on the Song of Songs · 1 passage
• Summa Theologica · 1 passage