Luke 2:49

And he said unto them, How is it that ye sought me? wist ye not that I must be about my Father's business?

King James Version

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Other Translations for Luke 2:49

BSB

"Why were you looking for Me?" He asked. "Did you not know that I had to be in My Father's house?"

AKJV

And he said to them, How is it that you sought me? knew you not that I must be about my Father's business?

CPDV

And he said to them: "How is it that you were seeking me? For did you not know that it is necessary for me to be in these things which are of my Father?"

ERV

And he said unto them, How is it that ye sought me? wist ye not that I must be in my Father's house?

NHEB

He said to them, "Why were you looking for me? Did you not know that I must be doing the works of my Father?"

SMT

And he said to them, For what have ye sought me? knew ye not that among the things of my Father I must be?

Word Study (Strong’s) for Luke 2:49

AndG2532ConjunctionhesaidG2036 untoG4314Preposition themG846 HowG5101isitthatG3754ConjunctionyesoughtG2212Verb meG3165wistyeG1492Verb notG3756 thatG3754Conjunction IG3165 mustG1163Verb beG1511Verb aboutG1722Preposition myG3450Father'sbusinessG3962Noun Masculine

Commentary for Luke 2:49

Please note: this is not Scripture

These study resources are provided for informational purposes only. They reflect human interpretation, are subject to human error, and should not be considered divinely inspired or authoritative.

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

Overview of Luke 2:49

Summary

Child reveals higher calling supersedes parental concern

Place

Jerusalem

Event

Jesus reveals his spiritual mission

Estimated Time Period

c. 6-4 BC