Luke 2:44

And thinking that He is in the crowd, they came a day's journey, and were seeking Him among His relatives and acquaintances.

1902 William Baxter Godbey NT

In The King James Version

But they, supposing him to have been in the company, went a day’s journey; and they sought him among their kinsfolk and acquaintance.

In Context

43and having completed the days, while they were returning the boy Jesus remained in Jerusalem. And His parents knew it not.

45And not having found Him; they returned to Jerusalem seeking Him.

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Matthew Henry on Luke 2:42-52

Christ Sitting with the Doctors. 41 Now his parents went to Jerusalem every year at the feast of the passover. 42 And when he was twelve years old, they went up to Jerusalem after the custom of the feast. 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. 44 But they, supposing him to have been in the company, went a day's journey; and they sought him among their kinsfolk and acquaintance. 45 And when they found him not,… Read the whole commentary →

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