Luke 2:47

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

Modern
And all who heard Him were astounded at His understanding and His answers.
Traditional
And all that heard him were astonished at his understanding and answers.
Literal
And all those hearing Him were amazed at His understanding and answers.
Latin
Stupebant autem omnes qui eum audiebant, super prudentia et responsis ejus.

Original

Greek
English
And all who heard Him were astounded at His understanding and His answers.

Notes

astounded at His understanding and His answers: Jesus fulfilled Isaiah 11:2.

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 Education Family Life and Relations Jesus Christ Joseph Luke, Gospel of Nazareth Temple Travel Virgin Birth of Jesus Wisdom

Topics

Children: Jesus Jesus, the Christ: Discussions with the Religious Experts in the Temple Area (In Jerusalem) Jesus, the Christ: Omniscience of Jesus, the Christ: Prophet: Abounded in Wisdom Joseph: Husband of Mary: Attends the Annual Feast at Jerusalem with his Family Passover: Jesus in the Temple Courtyard at the Time of the Prophet Christ: Abounded in Wisdom