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[Kimono]

Why did Jesus say in John 20:17 “My God and your God”?

I do believe in the trinity but I always found this part of the verse confusing.and if you want the the full context

““Jesus said to her, “Mary!” She turned and said to Him, “Rabboni!”“Jesus said to her, “Do not cling to Me, for I have not yet ascended to My Father; but go to My brethren and say to them, ‘I am ascending to My Father and your Father, and to My God and your God.’

[jimwalton]

The language is not unique. Jesus addresses the Father as "My God" on the cross (Mk. 15.34). Also look at Rev. 3.2 and Paul in Romans 15.6

Since you believe in the Trinity and just want to know about this verse, here's what various commentators say, if this helps.

Alvan Hovey, Leon Morris, and Tasker all say: Even though they are “brothers,” his relationship with God is still unique. Jesus always makes a distinction between what kind of relationship He has with God from what humans have.

St. Augustine: “My God,” under whom I also am as man; “your God,” between whom and you I am mediator.

Gaebelein, Merrill Tenney, and Greene say: The reason for his distinction is not, of course, that there are two gods, but rather that their relationship with God was different from his. He is the eternal Son of the Father; he, as well as all the disciples, had become a member of the family by receiving Him (cf. John 1.12). Both relationships concerned only one God. Cf. Heb. 4.15, 16: “There is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the Man Christ Jesus.”

We can discuss it more if you want.