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Luke 2:49-51
Christian Standard Bible
Luke 2:49-51
Christian Standard Bible
49 “Why were you searching for me?” he asked them. “Didn’t you know that it was necessary for me to be in my Father’s house?”[a] 50 But they did not understand what he said to them.(A)
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51 Then he went down with them and came to Nazareth and was obedient to them. His mother kept all these things in her heart.(B)
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- 2:49 Or be involved in my Father’s interests (or things), or be among my Father’s people
Luke 2:49-51
New International Version
Luke 2:49-51
New International Version
49 “Why were you searching for me?” he asked. “Didn’t you know I had to be in my Father’s house?”[a](A) 50 But they did not understand what he was saying to them.(B)
51 Then he went down to Nazareth with them(C) and was obedient to them. But his mother treasured all these things in her heart.(D)
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- Luke 2:49 Or be about my Father’s business
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