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Luke 2

Luke 2:51

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

Modern
Then He went down to Nazareth with them and was obedient to them. But His mother treasured up all these things in her heart.
Traditional
And he went down with them, and came to Nazareth, and was subject unto them: but his mother kept all these sayings in her heart.
Literal
And He went down with them and came to Nazareth, and He was subject to them. And His mother was keeping all these matters in her heart.
Latin
Et descendit cum eis, et venit Nazareth: et erat subditus illis. Et mater ejus conservabat omnia verba hæc in corde suo.

Original

Greek
English
Then He went down to Nazareth with them and was obedient to them. But His mother treasured up all these things in her heart.

Notes

Luke 2:51

Although Jesus recognized his relationship to his heavenly Father, he was obedient to his earthly parents.

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

Places

Nazareth: The hometown of Jesus in Galilee

Glossary

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

Topics

Character of Christ: Subject to his Parents Children: Christ Was an Example To Galilee: Christ: Brought up In 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 Nazareth: Joseph and Mary Live At The Humility of Christ: Exhibited in His: Subjection to his Parents