You most not tell me what to do, woman. This sounds harsh and rude in our language, but "woman" is a term of gentle respect (Juan 19:26), even though Jesus is mildly scolding his human mother here. There is also a hint in this that his mission would require him to follow a different route than she might wish.

My time has not yet come. It seems that what Mary has asked, meant she wanted him to declare himself the Messiah right then and there! He rebukes her request. Only one sign or declaration will be given, and that is the miracle of the prophet Jonah (Mateo 12:39-40).

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