The Scriptures 1998

Luke 2:44-52 The Scriptures 1998 (ISR98)

44. but thinking He was in the company, they went a day’s journey, and were seeking Him among the relatives and friends.

45. And not having found Him, they returned to Yerushalayim, seeking Him.

46. And it came to be, after three days, that they found Him in the Set-apart Place, sitting in the midst of the teachers, both listening to them and asking them questions.

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

48. And having seen Him, they were amazed. And His mother said to Him, “Son, why have You done this to us? See, Your father and I have been anxiously seeking You.”

49. And He said to them, “Why were you seeking Me? Did you not know that I had to be in the matters of My Father?”

50. But they did not understand the word which He spoke to them.

51. And He went down with them and came to Natsareth, and was subject to them, but His mother kept all these matters in her heart.

52. And יהושע increased in wisdom and stature, and in favour with Elohim and men.