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Luke 2

Luke 2:43

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

Modern
When those days were over and they were returning home, the boy Jesus remained behind in Jerusalem, but His parents were unaware He had stayed.
Traditional
And when they had fulfilled the days, as they returned, the child Jesus tarried behind in Jerusalem; and Joseph and his mother knew not of it.
Literal
…and having completed the days, in their returning, the boy Jesus remained behind in Jerusalem, and His parents did not know.
Latin
…consummatisque diebus, cum redirent, remansit puer Jesus in Jerusalem, et non cognoverunt parentes ejus.

Original

Greek
English
When those days were over and they were returning home, the boy Jesus remained behind in Jerusalem, but His parents were unaware He had stayed.

Notes

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

People

Jesus: The Son of God and Savior of the world Joseph: Husband of Mary and earthly father of Jesus

Places

Jerusalem: The capital of Israel, a holy city for three religions

Glossary

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

Topics

Jesus, the Christ: Discussions with the Religious Experts in the Temple Area (In Jerusalem) Jesus, the Christ: Names, Appellations, and Titles of: Child Joseph: Husband of Mary: Attends the Annual Feast at Jerusalem with his Family Passover: Jesus in the Temple Courtyard at the Time of