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Luke 2

Luke 2:49

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

Modern
“Why were you looking for Me?” He asked. “Did you not know that I had to be in My Father’s house?”
Traditional
And he said unto them, How is it that ye sought me? wist ye not that I must be about my Father’s business?
Literal
And He said to them, “Why is it that you were seeking Me? Did you not know that it is necessary for Me to be in the house of My Father?”
Latin
Et ait ad illos: Quid est quod me quærebatis? nesciebatis quia in his quæ Patris mei sunt, oportet me esse?

Original

Greek
English
“Why were you looking for Me?” He asked. “Did you not know that I had to be in My Father’s house?”

Notes

Luke 2:49

Did you not know that I had to be in My Father’s house?: Jesus knew his most important relationship was with his Father in heaven.

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 Nazareth Temple Travel Virgin Birth of Jesus Wisdom

Topics

Character of Christ: Zealous Diligence: Christ, an Example Diligence: Jesus an Example of God: Fatherhood of Jesus, the Christ: Discussions with the Religious Experts in the Temple Area (In Jerusalem) Jesus, the Christ: Obedience of 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 Passover: Jesus in the Temple Courtyard at the Time of the Christ Jesus: Zeal of