Luke 2:43

and having finished the days, in their returning the child Jesus remained behind in Jerusalem, and Joseph and his mother did not know,

Young's Literal Translation

In The King James Version

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.

In Context

42and when he became twelve years old, they having gone up to Jerusalem, according to the custom of the feast,

44and, having supposed him to be in the company, they went a day's journey, and were seeking him among the kindred and among the acquaintances,

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Cross References

2 Chronicles 25:17And Amaziah king of Judah taketh counsel, and sendeth unto Joash son of Jehoahaz, son of Jehu, king of Israel, saying,

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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