The next phrase is literally a Hebrew idiom, “what to me and to you” (Judges 11:12 ; 2 Sam. 16:10 ). In the gospels, on several occasions the demons address Jesus with these words (Matt. 8:29 ; Mark 1:24 ; 5:7; Luke 4:34 ; 8:28). It serves to put some distance between the two parties. It may be translated (Carson, p. 170), “What do you and I have in common (so far as the matter at hand is concerned)?” It was a rebuke of Mary’s suggestion that He do something to demonstrate that He was the Messiah. Also, Jesus was indicating to Mary that there was now a new relationship between them as He entered His public ministry. He was now out from under her authority and was totally under the authority of His heavenly Father. Thus she must not presume upon Him or dictate to Him how He must act. She must allow Him to minister in His own timing and way. D. A. Carson (p. 171) observes regarding Mary,