44. They traveled for a whole day thinking that Jesus was with them in the group. They began looking for him among their family and close friends,
45. but they did not find him. So they went back to Jerusalem to look for him there.
46. After three days they found him. Jesus was sitting in the Temple area with the religious teachers, listening and asking them questions.
47. Everyone who heard him was amazed at his understanding and wise answers.
48. When his parents saw him, they wondered how this was possible. And his mother said, “Son, why did you do this to us? Your father and I were very worried about you. We have been looking for you.”
49. Jesus said to them, “Why did you have to look for me? You should have known that I must be where my Father’s work is.”