Luke 2:46-52
New King James Version
46 Now so it was that after three days they found Him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the teachers, both listening to them and asking them questions. 47 And (A)all who heard Him were astonished at His understanding and answers. 48 So when they saw Him, they were amazed; and His mother said to Him, “Son, why have You done this to us? Look, Your father and I have sought You anxiously.”
49 And He said to them, “Why did you seek Me? Did you not know that I must be (B)about (C)My Father’s business?” 50 But (D)they did not understand the statement which He spoke to them.
Jesus Advances in Wisdom and Favor
51 Then He went down with them and came to Nazareth, and was [a]subject to them, but His mother (E)kept all these things in her heart. 52 And Jesus (F)increased in wisdom and stature, (G)and in favor with God and men.
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- Luke 2:51 obedient
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