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Luke 2:47 - Meaning and Application

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Translation: World English Bible — Catholic Edition

" All who heard him were amazed at his understanding and his answers. "

Luke 2:47

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45 When they didn’t find him, they returned to Jerusalem, looking for him.

46 After three days they found him in the temple, sitting in the middle of the teachers, both listening to them and asking them questions.

47 All who heard him were amazed at his understanding and his answers.

48 When they saw him, they were astonished; and his mother said to him, “Son, why have you treated us this way? Behold, your father and I were anxiously looking for you.”

49 He said to them, “Why were you looking for me? Didn’t you know that I must be in my Father’s house?”

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