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Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Luke 2:44

Supposing him to have been in the company - It may seem very remarkable that parents should not have been more attentive to their only son, and that they should not have been assured of his presence with them when they left Jerusalem; but the difficulty may be explained by the following considerations:In going to these great feasts, families and neighbors would join together, and form a large collection. It is not improbable that Jesus was “with” them when they were about to start from... read more

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Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Luke 2:46

After three days - This means, probably, “on the third day” after they had left Jerusalem - that is, the first day they went toward Galilee, on the second they returned to Jerusalem, and on the third they found him. Compare Matthew 27:63; Mark 8:31.In the temple - In the “court” of the temple, for Jesus, not being a Levitical priest, could not enter into the temple itself. See Matthew 21:12.In the midst of the doctors - The “teachers,” the “rabbis,” who were the instructors of the people in... read more

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Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Luke 2:48

Why hast thou thus dealt with us? - Why hast thou given us all this trouble and anxiety, in going so far and returning with so much solicitude?Thy father - Joseph was not the “real” father of Jesus, but he was “legally” so; and as the secret of his birth was not commonly known, he was called his father. Mary, in accordance with that usage, also called him so.Sorrowing - Anxious, lest in the multitude he might not be found, or lest some accident might have happened to him. read more

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Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Luke 2:49

How is it ... - “Why” have ye sought me with so much anxiety? “Mary” should have known that the Son of God was safe; that his heavenly Father would take care of him, and that he could do nothing amiss.Wist ye not - “Know ye not.” You had reason to know. You knew my design in coming into the world, and that design was “superior” to the duty of obeying earthly parents, and they should be willing always to give me up to the proper business for which I live.My Father’s business - Some think that... read more

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Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Luke 2:50

They understood not ... - It is remarkable that they did not understand Jesus in this, but it shows how slow persons are to believe. Even his parents, after all that had taken place, did not seem to comprehend that “he” was to be the Saviour of people, or if they did, they understood it in a very imperfect manner. read more

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Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Luke 2:51

Went down with them - Down from Jerusalem, which was in a high, mountainous region.Was subject unto them - Performed the duty of a faithful and obedient child, and not improbably was engaged in the trade of Joseph - that of a carpenter. Every Jew was required to learn some trade, and there is every reason to think that our Saviour followed that of his reputed father. And from this we learn:1. That obedience to parents is a duty. Jesus has set an example in this that all children should follow.... read more

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Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Luke 2:52

In favour with God - That is, in proportion to his advance in wisdom. This does not imply that he ever lacked the favor of God, but that God regarded him with favor in proportion as he showed an understanding and spirit like his own. Happy are those children who imitate the example of Jesus - who are obedient to parents who increase in wisdom - who are sober, temperate, and industrious, and who thus increase in favor with God and people. read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Luke 2:39-40

Luke 2:39-40. And when they Namely, the parents of Jesus; had performed all things according to the law Which they made conscience of doing, that they might fulfil all righteousness; they returned into Galilee, &c. Full of admiration, doubtless, at the glorious testimonies that were given to their child; to their own city Nazareth Which was the place of their usual residence, and where this blessed infant passed the days of his childhood and youth. And the child grew, &c. In... read more

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Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Luke 2:41-47

Luke 2:41-47. Now his parents went to Jerusalem at the passover As it was usual for those families to do that were remarkably religious, though only the adult males were, by the law, obliged to appear before the Lord on that occasion. And when he was twelve years old And so, according to the Jewish maxims, came under the yoke of the law; they went up to Jerusalem, &c. And thought it proper to take him with them, to celebrate that glorious deliverance which God had so many ages... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Luke 2:48-50

Luke 2:48-50. And when they saw him they were amazed The clause, thus rendered, signifies, that Joseph and Mary were amazed when they saw him, but it may be translated, They who saw him were amazed, namely, not his parents only, or chiefly, but others. In this sense Dr. Campbell understands it, as suiting better the scope of the passage. “His parents,” says he, “may be said to have had reason of surprise, or even amazement, when they discovered that he was not in their company; but... read more

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Luke 2:44

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Luke 2:46

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Luke 2:48

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Luke 2:49

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Luke 2:50

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Luke 2:51

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Luke 2:52

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Luke 2:39-40

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Luke 2:41-47

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Luke 2:48-50

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