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Luke 2

Luke 2:46

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

Modern
Finally, after three days they found Him in the temple courts, sitting among the teachers, listening to them and asking them questions.
Traditional
And it came to pass, that after three days they found him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the doctors, both hearing them, and asking them questions.
Literal
And it came to pass after three days that they found Him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the teachers, both hearing them and questioning them.
Latin
Et factum est, post triduum invenerunt illum in templo sedentem in medio doctorum, audientem illos, et interrogantem eos.

Interlinear

Greek
English
Finally, after three days they found Him in the temple courts, sitting among the teachers, listening to them and asking them questions.

Notes

Luke 2:46

The three days likely included one day traveling from Jerusalem, one day traveling back, and one day searching.

• in the temple courts: He was in the temple complex, not the sanctuary.

• listening to them and asking them questions: Jesus was acting like a student. In rabbinic teaching (the teaching methods of Jewish teachers), a teacher often answered a student’s question by asking more questions. Jesus asked wise questions and gave wise answers, and this amazed the teachers.

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.

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Glossary

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

Topics

Children: Jesus Children: Mode of Giving Public Instruction To Children: Worship, Attend Divine Doctor: A Teacher, or Master 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 Temple: Herod the Great's Temple: Jesus In, when a Youth The Law of Moses: Public Instruction Given to Youth In