Verse Comparison: Luke 2:45
American Standard Version
and when they found him not, they returned to Jerusalem, seeking for him.
Amplified® Bible
And when they failed to find Him, they went back to Jerusalem, looking for Him [up and down] all the way.
Contemporary English Version
When they could not find him with their relatives and friends, they went back to Jerusalem and started looking for him there.
Darby English Version
and not having found him they returned to Jerusalem seeking him.
Good News Bible
They did not find him, so they went back to Jerusalem looking for him.
International Standard Version
When they did not find him, they returned to Jerusalem, searching desperately for him.
King James Version
And when they found him not, they turned back again to Jerusalem, seeking him.
New American Standard Bible
When they did not find Him, they returned to Jerusalem looking for Him.
New International Version
When they did not find him, they went back to Jerusalem to look for him.
New King James Version
So when they did not find Him, they returned to Jerusalem, seeking Him.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
When they did not find Him, they returned to Jerusalem looking for Him.
Young's Literal Translation
and not having found him, they turned back to Jerusalem seeking him.
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