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Luke 2

Luke 2:42

The Boy Jesus at the Temple · Luke 2:41–52
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Translations

Modern
And when He was twelve years old, they went up according to the custom of the Feast.
Traditional
And when he was twelve years old, they went up to Jerusalem after the custom of the feast.
Literal
And when He was twelve years old, on their having gone up according to the custom of the Feast
Latin
Et cum factus esset annorum duodecim, ascendentibus illis Jerosolymam secundum consuetudinem diei festi,

Original

Greek
English
And when He was twelve years old, they went up according to the custom of the Feast.

Notes

Luke 2:42

He was twelve years old: A Jewish boy took on his covenant responsibilities (duties in God’s agreement with his people) at about age 13. The bar mitzvah (a later ceremony marking this stage) developed afterward to express this custom.

By bringing Jesus to Jerusalem at this time, his parents were preparing him to take his place in the covenant community.

Luke 2:41–51

Jesus visiting Jerusalem at age 12 is the only story from his childhood in the gospels. The main theme is his early spiritual insight. This includes how he is increasingly aware of his special relationship with God and his unique mission.

Events

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Book of the Acts of the Apostles Family Life and Relations Feasts and Festivals of Israel Jesus Christ Joseph Luke, Gospel of Nazareth Temple Travel Virgin Birth of Jesus Wisdom

Topics

Feasts: (Instituted by Moses) by Jesus Jerusalem: The Jews: Went up To, at the Feasts Jesus, the Christ: Discussions with the Religious Experts in the Temple Area (In Jerusalem) Joseph: Husband of Mary: Attends the Annual Feast at Jerusalem with his Family Passover: Jesus in the Temple Courtyard at the Time of the Anniversary Feasts: Children Commenced Attending, when Twelve Years Old