Biblical Events
Jesus as a child in the Temple
Date: 9 (1D)
Locations: Jerusalem
Participants: Jesus
Scripture References
- Luke 2:41 — Now his parents went to Jerusalem every year at the feast of the passover.
- Luke 2:42 — And when he was twelve years old, they went up to Jerusalem after the custom of the feast.
- Luke 2:43 — 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.
- Luke 2:44 — But they, supposing him to have been in the company, went a day’s journey; and they sought him among their kinsfolk and acquaintance.
- Luke 2:45 — And when they found him not, they turned back again to Jerusalem, seeking him.
- Luke 2:46 — 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.
- Luke 2:47 — And all that heard him were astonished at his understanding and answers.
- Luke 2:48 — 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.
- Luke 2:49 — And he said unto them, How is it that ye sought me? wist ye not that I must be about my Father’s business?
- Luke 2:50 — And they understood not the saying which he spake unto them.
Last updated: May 7, 2021