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Luke 2:49 Cross-References
Explore 10 cross-references for Luke 2:49 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Luke chapter 2 verse 49 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And he said unto them, How is it that ye sought me? wist ye not that I must be about my Father's business?”
Luke 2:49 (KJV)
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Commentary on Luke 2:49
The 12-year-old Jesus responds to Mary: 'How is it that ye sought me? wist ye not that I must be about my Father's business?' (τί ὅτι ἐζητεῖτέ με; οὐκ ᾔδειτε ὅτι ἐν τοῖς τοῦ πατρός μου δεῖ εἶναί με;). The Greek phrase 'en tois tou patros mou' (ἐν τοῖς τοῦ πατρός μου) literally means 'in the things/house of my Father'—referring both to the temple and to His Father's concerns. The verb 'dei' (δεῖ, must/it is necessary) indicates divine compulsion, not mere preference. This is Jesus' first recorded words, and they express His consciousness of unique sonship and mission. His question implies Mary ...
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Cross-References for Luke 2:49
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“not to do my own will”
“for I always do the things that are pleasing to him.,And he that sent me is with me: the Father hath not left me alone; for I do always those things that please him.,,,,,,,,”
“my God. Yes”
“Behold”
“My food is to do the will of him who sent me, and to accomplish his work.,Jesus saith unto them, My meat is to do the will of him that sent me, and to finish his work.,,,,,,,,”
“they were astonished”
“My Father is still working, so I am working, too.”
“and drove out all of those who sold and bought in the temple”
“he said”
“while it is day. The night is coming”