Luke 2:43 - Forerunner Commentary

Luke 2:43

The Boy Jesus Amazes the Scholars

41 His parents went to ^aJerusalem ^bevery year at the Feast of the Passover.

42 And when He was twelve years old, they went up to Jerusalem according to the ^acustom of the feast.

43 When they had finished the ^adays, as they returned, the Boy Jesus lingered behind in Jerusalem. And¹ Joseph and His mother did not know it;

44 but supposing Him to have been in the company, they went a day’s journey, and sought Him among their relatives and acquaintances.

45 So when they did not find Him, they returned to Jerusalem, seeking Him.

46 Now so it was that after three days they found Him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the teachers, both listening to them and asking them questions.

47 And ^aall who heard Him were astonished at His understanding and answers.

48 So when they saw Him, they were amazed; and His mother said to Him, “Son, why have You done this to us? Look, Your father and I have sought You anxiously.”

49 And He said to them, “Why did you seek Me? Did you not know that I must be ^aabout ^bMy Father’s business?”

50 But ^athey did not understand the statement which He spoke to them.

Jesus Advances in Wisdom and Favor

51 Then He went down with them and came to Nazareth, and was¹ subject to them, but His mother ^akept all these things in her heart.

52 And Jesus ^aincreased in wisdom and stature, ^band in favor with God and men.

Verse Comparison: Luke 2:43

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American Standard Version
and when they had fulfilled the days, as they were returning, the boy Jesus tarried behind in Jerusalem; and his parents knew it not;

Amplified® Bible
And when the Feast was ended, as they were returning, the boy Jesus remained behind in Jerusalem. Now His parents did not know this,

Contemporary English Version
After Passover his parents left, but they did not know that Jesus had stayed on in the city.

Darby English Version
and had completed the days, as they returned, the boy Jesus remained behind in Jerusalem, and his parents knew not [of it];

Good News Bible
When the festival was over, they started back home, but the boy Jesus stayed in Jerusalem. His parents did not know this;

International Standard Version
When the days of the festival were over, they left for home. The young man Jesus stayed behind in Jerusalem, but his parents did not know it.

King James Version
And when they had fulfilled the days, as they returned, the child Jesus tarried behind in Jerusalem; and Joseph and his mother knew not of it.

New American Standard Bible
and as they were returning, after spending the full number of days, the boy Jesus stayed behind in Jerusalem. But His parents were unaware of it,

New International Version
After the Feast was over, while his parents were returning home, the boy Jesus stayed behind in Jerusalem, but they were unaware of it.

New King James Version
When they had finished the days, as they returned, the Boy Jesus lingered behind in Jerusalem. And Joseph and His mother did not know it;

N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
and as they returned, after spending the full number of days, the boy Jesus stayed behind in Jerusalem. But His parents did not have any awareness of it,

Young's Literal Translation
and having finished the days, in their returning the child Jesus remained behind in Jerusalem, and Joseph and his mother did not know,

New English Translation
But¹ when the feast was over,² as they were returning home,³ the boy Jesus stayed behind in Jerusalem. His⁴ parents⁵ did not know it,

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