Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Luke 2:46 Cross-References
Explore 10 cross-references for Luke 2:46 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Luke chapter 2 verse 46 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And it came to pass, that after three days they found him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the doctors, both hearing them, and asking them questions.”
Luke 2:46 (KJV)
Commentary on Luke 2:46
After three days searching, Jesus' parents 'found him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the doctors, both hearing them, and asking them questions.' At age 12, Jesus demonstrates extraordinary wisdom and spiritual understanding. The phrase 'in the midst of the doctors' (Greek 'en mesō tōn didaskalōn,' ἐν μέσῳ τῶν διδασκάλων) shows Jesus as eager learner, yet His questions reveal depth beyond His years. This scene foreshadows His later teaching ministry where He astonishes crowds with wisdom and authority. Even as a boy, Jesus prioritizes spiritual learning and His Father's house.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Luke 2:46
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“that he was teaching; and there were Pharisees and teachers of the law sitting by”
“islands”
“that I may know how to sustain with words him who is weary: he wakens morning by morning”
“a Pharisee named Gamaliel”
“Sir, we remember what that deceiver said while he was still alive: 'After three days I will rise again.',Saying, Sir, we remember that that deceiver said, while he was yet alive, After three days I will rise again.,,,,,,,,”
“so will the Son of Man be three days and three nights in the heart of the earth.”
“Depart yet for three days”
“as the king bade”
“Jesus began to show his disciples that he must go to Jerusalem and suffer many things from the elders”
“they went a day's journey”