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Luke 2

Luke 2:44

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

Modern
Assuming He was in their company, they traveled on for a day before they began to look for Him among their relatives and friends.
Traditional
But they, supposing him to have been in the company, went a day’s journey; and they sought him among their kinsfolk and acquaintance.
Literal
And having supposed Him to be in their company, they went a day’s journey and began seeking Him among the relatives and the acquaintances.
Latin
Existimantes autem illum esse in comitatu, venerunt iter diei, et requirebant eum inter cognatos et notos.

Original

Greek
English
Assuming He was in their company, they traveled on for a day before they began to look for Him among their relatives and friends.

Notes

Luke 2:44

Assuming He was in their company: Joseph and Mary were probably traveling with a large caravan of relatives and friends from Galilee. Jesus probably spent a lot of time with his friends and relatives, so his parents were not worried at first.

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 Day’s Journey Family Life and Relations Jesus Christ Joseph Luke, Gospel of Nazareth Temple Travel Virgin Birth of Jesus Wisdom

Topics

Feasts: (Instituted by Moses): All Males Were Required to Attend 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: The Jews Went up To, in Large Companies Travellers: Often Collected Together and Formed Caravans