Verse 49
Luke 2:49
American Standard Version
49
And he said unto them, How is it that ye sought me? knew ye not that I must be in my Father`s house?
Original Language Text
greek
καὶ εἶπεν πρὸς αὐτούς· Τί ὅτι ἐζητεῖτέ με; οὐκ ᾔδειτε ὅτι ἐν τοῖς τοῦ πατρός μου δεῖ εἶναί με;
English Translation
And he said to them, "Why are you seeking me? Did you not know that I must be in my Father’s things?"
AI translation from greek via gpt-4o-mini
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Chapter 2 Context
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Now it came to pass in those days, there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the world...
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This was the first enrolment made when Quirinius was governor of Syria.
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And all went to enrol themselves, every one to his own city.
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And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judaea, to the city of David...
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to enrol himself with Mary, who was betrothed to him, being great with child.
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And it came to pass, while they were there, the days were fulfilled that she should be delivered.
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And she brought forth her firstborn son; and she wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a...
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And there were shepherds in the same country abiding in the field, and keeping watch by night over t...
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And an angel of the Lord stood by them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they w...
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And the angel said unto them, Be not afraid; for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which...
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for there is born to you this day in the city of David a Saviour, who is Christ the Lord.
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And this [is] the sign unto you: Ye shall find a babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, and lying in a m...
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And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God (Elohim), and sa...
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Glory to God (Elohim) in the highest, And on earth peace among men in whom he is well pleased.
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And it came to pass, when the angels went away from them into heaven, the shepherds said one to anot...
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And they came with haste, and found both Mary and Joseph, and the babe lying in the manger.
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And when they saw it, they made known concerning the saying which was spoken to them about this chil...
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And all that heard it wondered at the things which were spoken unto them by the shepherds.
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But Mary kept all these sayings, pondering them in her heart.
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And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God (Elohim) for all the things that they had he...
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And when eight days were fulfilled for circumcising him, his name was called Yashua (Jesus), which w...
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And when the days of their purification according to the law of Moses were fulfilled, they brought h...
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(as it is written in the law of the Lord, Every male that openeth the womb shall be called holy to t...
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and to offer a sacrifice according to that which is said in the law of the Lord, A pair of turtledov...
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And behold, there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon; and this man was righteous and devou...
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And it had been revealed unto him by the Holy Spirit, that he should not see death, before he had se...
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And he came in the Spirit into the temple: and when the parents brought in the child Yashua (Jesus),...
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then he received him into his arms, and blessed God (Elohim), and said,
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Now lettest thou thy servant depart, Lord, According to thy word, in peace;
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For mine eyes have seen thy salvation,
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Which thou hast prepared before the face of all peoples;
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A light for revelation to the Gentiles, And the glory of thy people Israel.
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And his father and his mother were marvelling at the things which were spoken concerning him;
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and Simeon blessed them, and said unto Mary his mother, Behold, this [child] is set for the falling...
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yea and a sword shall pierce through thine own soul; that thoughts out of many hearts may be reveale...
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And there was one Anna, a prophetess, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher (she was of a g...
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and she had been a widow even unto fourscore and four years), who departed not from the temple, wors...
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And coming up at that very hour she gave thanks unto God (Elohim), and spake of him to all them that...
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And when they had accomplished all things that were according to the law of the Lord, they returned...
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And the child grew, and waxed strong, filled with wisdom: and the grace of God (Elohim) was upon him...
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And his parents went every year to Jerusalem at the feast of the passover.
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And when he was twelve years old, they went up after the custom of the feast;
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and when they had fulfilled the days, as they were returning, the boy Yashua (Jesus) tarried behind...
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but supposing him to be in the company, they went a day`s journey; and they sought for him among the...
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and when they found him not, they returned to Jerusalem, seeking for him.
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And it came to pass, after three days they found him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the teac...
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and all that heard him were amazed at his understanding and his answers.
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And when they saw him, they were astonished; and his mother said unto him, Son, why hast thou thus d...
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And he said unto them, How is it that ye sought me? knew ye not that I must be in my Father`s house?
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And they understood not the saying which he spake unto them.
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And he went down with them, and came to Nazareth; and he was subject unto them: and his mother kept...
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And Yashua (Jesus) advanced in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God (Elohim) and men.
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