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Luke 2

Luke 2:48

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

Modern
When His parents saw Him, they were astonished. “Child, why have You done this to us?” His mother asked. “Your father and I have been anxiously searching for You.”
Traditional
And when they saw him, they were amazed: and his mother said unto him, Son, why hast thou thus dealt with us? behold, thy father and I have sought thee sorrowing.
Literal
And having seen Him, they were astonished, and His mother said to Him, “Child, why did You do thus to us? Behold, Your father and I, being distressed, were seeking You.”
Latin
Et videntes admirati sunt. Et dixit mater ejus ad illum: Fili, quid fecisti nobis sic? ecce pater tuus et ego dolentes quærebamus te.

Original

Greek
English
When His parents saw Him, they were astonished. “Child, why have You done this to us?” His mother asked. “Your father and I have been anxiously searching for You.”

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

Glossary

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

Topics

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 Mary: Attends the Feast at Jerusalem with Her Husband and Her Son Parents: Parental Affection Exemplified by Mary Passover: Jesus in the Temple Courtyard at the Time of