By the way, I agree that the Word (Jesus) was with God (Elohim). And, being that Jesus is the Son of God, stated many times in the NT, then Jesus is a member of the Godhead and therefore, God. God is a title, not a name. And, Jesus knew he was the Son of God. In Luke chapter 3, the account of Jesus when he was 12 years of age, he was in the Temple teaching the elders. When his parents found him, they asked him where he had been. He said that, "How is it that ye sought me? Wist ye not that I must be about my Father's business? The Father he was referring to was Father in Heaven. Elohim. Father God. Thus, Jesus knew he was the literal Son of God the Father. You are therefore interpreting again those scriptures incorrectly. Why should I be surprised. So, now that we know Jesus knew he was the Son of God the Father, John 20:17 makes sense. Again, Jesus was saying he was the Son of God. He was also saying we are all children of our Father in Heaven and sons (and daughters) of God the Father. John 10:34 said that Jesus said we are gods and children of the Most High God (Our Father in Heaven). Thus, we are gods in embryo learning to become perfect as our Father in Heaven is perfect. Jesus was quoting what he had told David in Psalms 82:6 proving once again. Jesus is Jehovah, the Son of God the Father. Before you respond, chew on that one for awhile.