Luke 2:43

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.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Luke 2:43

BSB

When those days were over and they were returning home, the boy Jesus remained behind in Jerusalem, but His parents were unaware He had stayed.

AKJV

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.

CPDV

And having completed the days, when they returned, the boy Jesus remained in Jerusalem. And his parents did not realize this.

ERV

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

NHEB

and when they had fulfilled the days, as they were returning, the boy Jesus stayed behind in Jerusalem. His parents did not know it,

SMT

And having completed the days, in their returning the child Jesus remained in Jerusalem; and Joseph and his mother knew not.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Luke 2:43

AndG2532ConjunctionwhentheyhadfulfilledG5048VerbthedaysG2250Noun Feminine asG1722Preposition theyG846 returnedG5290VerbthechildG3816Noun JesusG2424Noun MasculinetarriedbehindG5278Verb inG1722Preposition JerusalemG2419Noun Location andG2532Conjunction JosephG2501Noun Masculine andG2532Conjunction hisG846 motherG3384Noun Feminine knewG1097Verb notG3756ofit

Commentary for Luke 2:43

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Luke 2:43

Summary

Boy lingers in city, parents initially unaware

Place

Jerusalem

Event

Jesus stays behind in Jerusalem

Estimated Time Period

c. 6-4 BC