Luke 2

  1. Luke 2:4

    The shepherd Matthew (not the apostle) describes the lineage of Jesus.

    1. And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judæa, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and lineage of David:)
  2. Luke 2:7

    Mary shares personal details about the night of Jesus' birth, describing the humble and human reality of the event.

    1. And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn.
  3. Luke 2:19

    Mary, Mother of Jesus, says she prefers to treasure these things in her heart.

    1. But Mary kept all these things, and pondered them in her heart.
  4. Luke 2:41-51

    The episode begins with a flashback to Mary and Joseph finding 12-year-old Jesus in the Temple.

    1. 41 Now his parents went to Jerusalem every year at the feast of the passover.
    2. 42 And when he was twelve years old, they went up to Jerusalem after the custom of the feast.
    3. 43 And when they had fulfilled the days, as they returned, the child Jesus tarried behind in Jerusalem; and Joseph and his mother knew not of it.
    4. 44 But they, supposing him to have been in the company, went a day’s journey; and they sought him among their kinsfolk and acquaintance.
    5. 45 And when they found him not, they turned back again to Jerusalem, seeking him.
    6. 46 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.
    7. 47 And all that heard him were astonished at his understanding and answers.
    8. 48 And when they saw him, they were amazed: and his mother said unto him, Son, why hast thou thus dealt with us? behold, thy father and I have sought thee sorrowing.
    9. 49 And he said unto them, How is it that ye sought me? wist ye not that I must be about my Father’s business?
    10. 50 And they understood not the saying which he spake unto them.
    11. 51 And he went down with them, and came to Nazareth, and was subject unto them: but his mother kept all these sayings in her heart.
  5. Luke 2:41-52

    Jesus and Mary Mother reminisce about the time he stayed behind in the temple at age 12.

    1. 41 Now his parents went to Jerusalem every year at the feast of the passover.
    2. 42 And when he was twelve years old, they went up to Jerusalem after the custom of the feast.
    3. 43 And when they had fulfilled the days, as they returned, the child Jesus tarried behind in Jerusalem; and Joseph and his mother knew not of it.
    4. 44 But they, supposing him to have been in the company, went a day’s journey; and they sought him among their kinsfolk and acquaintance.
    5. 45 And when they found him not, they turned back again to Jerusalem, seeking him.
    6. 46 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.
    7. 47 And all that heard him were astonished at his understanding and answers.
    8. 48 And when they saw him, they were amazed: and his mother said unto him, Son, why hast thou thus dealt with us? behold, thy father and I have sought thee sorrowing.
    9. 49 And he said unto them, How is it that ye sought me? wist ye not that I must be about my Father’s business?
    10. 50 And they understood not the saying which he spake unto them.
    11. 51 And he went down with them, and came to Nazareth, and was subject unto them: but his mother kept all these sayings in her heart.
    12. 52 And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and man.
  6. Luke 2:49

    Young Jesus: 'I was supposed to be with my Father.'

    1. And he said unto them, How is it that ye sought me? wist ye not that I must be about my Father’s business?
  7. Luke 2:49

    Young Jesus: 'Didn't you know I must be in my Father’s house?'

    1. And he said unto them, How is it that ye sought me? wist ye not that I must be about my Father’s business?