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→Chapter 2
!Analysis
!Analysis
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|<span id="2:1">1</span>
|And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed.
|And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed.
|And so it fell out in those days, that a decree went out from [[Caesar]] [[Augustus]], requiring that all the inhabited world should register regularly for a census.
|And so it fell out in those days, that a decree went out from [[Caesar]] [[Augustus]], requiring that all the inhabited world should register regularly for a census.
|ἀπογράφεσθαι refers to a census. The capitation tax that was part of it was incidental to it. Furthermore, this is a present infinitive, indicating not a one-off event but a regular schedule, equivalent to the provision in the [[United States Constitution]] for a regular census.
|ἀπογράφεσθαι refers to a census. The capitation tax that was part of it was incidental to it. Furthermore, this is a present infinitive, indicating not a one-off event but a regular schedule, equivalent to the provision in the [[United States Constitution]] for a regular census.
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|<span id="2:2">2</span>
|(And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.)
|(And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.)
|The census [of Judea] was first made while Publius Sulpicius Quirinius was in command in Syria.
|The census [of Judea] was first made while Publius Sulpicius Quirinius was in command in Syria.
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|<span id="2:3">3</span>
|And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city.
|And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city.
|And everyone would go to register, each to his own [designated] city.
|And everyone would go to register, each to his own [designated] city.
|The census rules (explained below) explain how the Romans designated the city in which each person was supposed to register.
|The census rules (explained below) explain how the Romans designated the city in which each person was supposed to register.
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|<span id="2:4">4</span>
|And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judaea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and lineage of David:)
|And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judaea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and lineage of David:)
|So Joseph left Nazareth in Galilee and went into Judea, to the city of David, called Bethlehem, (because he belonged to the house and family of David)
|So Joseph left Nazareth in Galilee and went into Judea, to the city of David, called Bethlehem, (because he belonged to the house and family of David)
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|<span id="2:5">5</span>
|To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child.
|To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child.
|to register with his fiancée Mary, whose child was nearly ready for birth.
|to register with his fiancée Mary, whose child was nearly ready for birth.
|Here the aorist infinitive ''απογραψασθαι'' clearly marks this as a one-off event, not the regular event that verse 1 describes.
|Here the aorist infinitive ''απογραψασθαι'' clearly marks this as a one-off event, not the regular event that verse 1 describes.
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|<span id="2:6">6</span>
|And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered.
|And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered.
|And so it fell out that she came to term while they were there, and entered labor.
|And so it fell out that she came to term while they were there, and entered labor.
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|<span id="2:7">7</span>
|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.
|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.
|She gave birth to her first child, a son, and wrapped him in soft blankets, and laid him in a feeding trough, because there was no room for them in the inn.
|She gave birth to her first child, a son, and wrapped him in soft blankets, and laid him in a feeding trough, because there was no room for them in the inn.
|The feeding trough, or "manger" (from the [[France|French]] ''manger'' to eat), was typically hewn out of stone.
|The feeding trough, or "manger" (from the [[France|French]] ''manger'' to eat), was typically hewn out of stone.
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|<span id="2:8">8</span>
|And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.
|And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.
|In the same region, there were shepherds tending their flocks in the field at night.
|In the same region, there were shepherds tending their flocks in the field at night.
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|<span id="2:9">9</span>
|And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid.
|And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid.
|The angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shined around them, and they became frightened.
|The angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shined around them, and they became frightened.
|The Greek word for "lo" and "behold" has a disputed placement here.
|The Greek word for "lo" and "behold" has a disputed placement here.
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|<span id="2:10">10</span>
|And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.
|And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.
|But the angel said to them, "Do not fear, for I bring good news, which shall bring great joy to all people.
|But the angel said to them, "Do not fear, for I bring good news, which shall bring great joy to all people.
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|<span id="2:11">11</span>
|For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.
|For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.
|<span id="Luke 2:11">For this day a child has been born among you, in the city of David, a Savior, Christ the Lord.</span>
|<span id="Luke 2:11">For this day a child has been born among you, in the city of David, a Savior, Christ the Lord.</span>
|One of the most famous verses of the Bible.
|One of the most famous verses of the Bible.
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|<span id="2:12">12</span>
|And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.
|And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.
|And you shall know him by this sign: you will find the infant wrapped in blankets lying in a feeding trough."
|And you shall know him by this sign: you will find the infant wrapped in blankets lying in a feeding trough."
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|<span id="2:13">13</span>
|And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying,
|And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying,
|And suddenly, there was with the angel an assembly of troops from heaven, praising God, and saying,
|And suddenly, there was with the angel an assembly of troops from heaven, praising God, and saying,
|"troops" is an insightful translation here - something [[liberal]] translations would likely avoid for political reasons
|"troops" is an insightful translation here - something [[liberal]] translations would likely avoid for political reasons
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|<span id="2:14">14</span>
|Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.
|Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.
|"Glory to God, in the highest, and on Earth, peace to men of good will."
|"Glory to God, in the highest, and on Earth, peace to men of good will."
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|<span id="2:15">15</span>
|And it came to pass, as the angels were gone away from them into heaven, the shepherds said one to another, Let us now go even unto Bethlehem, and see this thing which is come to pass, which the Lord hath made known unto us.
|And it came to pass, as the angels were gone away from them into heaven, the shepherds said one to another, Let us now go even unto Bethlehem, and see this thing which is come to pass, which the Lord hath made known unto us.
|And so it fell out, after the angels had gone away from them into heaven, that the shepherds talked among themselves. "Let us now go to Bethlehem and look at this thing that has happened, that the Lord has just told us about."
|And so it fell out, after the angels had gone away from them into heaven, that the shepherds talked among themselves. "Let us now go to Bethlehem and look at this thing that has happened, that the Lord has just told us about."
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|<span id="2:16">16</span>
|And they came with haste, and found Mary, and Joseph, and the babe lying in a manger.
|And they came with haste, and found Mary, and Joseph, and the babe lying in a manger.
|And they hurried, and found Mary, and Joseph, and the infant lying in a feeding trough.
|And they hurried, and found Mary, and Joseph, and the infant lying in a feeding trough.
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|<span id="2:17">17</span>
|And when they had seen it, they made known abroad the saying which was told them concerning this child.
|And when they had seen it, they made known abroad the saying which was told them concerning this child.
|And when they saw him, they made it known to all what the angel had told them in regard to the child.
|And when they saw him, they made it known to all what the angel had told them in regard to the child.
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|And all they that heard it wondered at those things which were told them by the shepherds.
|And all they that heard it wondered at those things which were told them by the shepherds.
|All who heard these things the shepherds said wondered at them.
|All who heard these things the shepherds said wondered at them.
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|<span id="2:19">19</span>
|But Mary kept all these things, and pondered them in her heart.
|But Mary kept all these things, and pondered them in her heart.
|But Mary pondered these events silently.
|But Mary pondered these events silently.
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|<span id="2:20">20</span>
|And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, as it was told unto them.
|And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, as it was told unto them.
|The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for everything they had heard and seen.
|The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for everything they had heard and seen.
|"As it was told unto them" is unnecessarily repetitive.
|"As it was told unto them" is unnecessarily repetitive.
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|<span id="2:21">21</span>
|And when eight days were accomplished for the circumcising of the child, his name was called JESUS, which was so named of the angel before he was conceived in the womb.
|And when eight days were accomplished for the circumcising of the child, his name was called JESUS, which was so named of the angel before he was conceived in the womb.
|Once eight days had passed and the time had come to circumcise the infant, they named him Jesus, as the angel had foretold before he had even been conceived.
|Once eight days had passed and the time had come to circumcise the infant, they named him Jesus, as the angel had foretold before he had even been conceived.
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|<span id="2:22">22</span>
|And when the days of her purification according to the law of Moses were accomplished, they brought him to Jerusalem, to present him to the Lord;
|And when the days of her purification according to the law of Moses were accomplished, they brought him to Jerusalem, to present him to the Lord;
|And once Mary had been purified according to the laws set forth by Moses, they brought Jesus to Jerusalem, to present him to the Lord.
|And once Mary had been purified according to the laws set forth by Moses, they brought Jesus to Jerusalem, to present him to the Lord.
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|<span id="2:23">23</span>
|(As it is written in the law of the Lord, Every male that openeth the womb shall be called holy to the Lord;)
|(As it is written in the law of the Lord, Every male that openeth the womb shall be called holy to the Lord;)
|(For the law of the Lord states that every firstborn male shall be holy to the Lord;)
|(For the law of the Lord states that every firstborn male shall be holy to the Lord;)
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|<span id="2:24">24</span>
|And to offer a sacrifice according to that which is said in the law of the Lord, A pair of turtledoves, or two young pigeons.
|And to offer a sacrifice according to that which is said in the law of the Lord, A pair of turtledoves, or two young pigeons.
|and to give thanks with a sacrifice as prescribed in the law of the Lord: "A pair of turtledoves, or two young pigeons."
|and to give thanks with a sacrifice as prescribed in the law of the Lord: "A pair of turtledoves, or two young pigeons."
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|<span id="2:25">25</span>
|And, behold, there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon; and the same man was just and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel: and the Holy Ghost was upon him.
|And, behold, there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon; and the same man was just and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel: and the Holy Ghost was upon him.
|Fortunately there was a man named Simeon in Jerusalem who was just and devout as he awaited the Messiah for Israel; Simeon had divine guidance.
|Fortunately there was a man named Simeon in Jerusalem who was just and devout as he awaited the Messiah for Israel; Simeon had divine guidance.
|Also, is the reference to the Messiah in English supported by the Greek?
|Also, is the reference to the Messiah in English supported by the Greek?
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|<span id="2:26">26</span>
|And it was revealed unto him by the Holy Ghost, that he should not see death, before he had seen the Lord's Christ.
|And it was revealed unto him by the Holy Ghost, that he should not see death, before he had seen the Lord's Christ.
|And the Holy Ghost had revealed to him that he would not die until he had seen the Messiah sent by the Lord.
|And the Holy Ghost had revealed to him that he would not die until he had seen the Messiah sent by the Lord.
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|<span id="2:27">27</span>
|And he came by the Spirit into the temple: and when the parents brought in the child Jesus, to do for him after the custom of the law,
|And he came by the Spirit into the temple: and when the parents brought in the child Jesus, to do for him after the custom of the law,
|The Spirit led Simeon into the temple. When Jesus's parents brought him in according to the religious custom,
|The Spirit led Simeon into the temple. When Jesus's parents brought him in according to the religious custom,
|use triangulation to fuller convey the meaning: translate "Holy Ghost" for the first reference, "Spirit" for the second
|use triangulation to fuller convey the meaning: translate "Holy Ghost" for the first reference, "Spirit" for the second
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|Then took he him up in his arms, and blessed God, and said,
|Then took he him up in his arms, and blessed God, and said,
|Simeon took Jesus in his arms, praised God and exclaimed,
|Simeon took Jesus in his arms, praised God and exclaimed,
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|<span id="2:29">29</span>
|Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace, according to thy word:
|Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace, according to thy word:
|"Lord, now let your servant leave in peace, as You command.
|"Lord, now let your servant leave in peace, as You command.
|most English-speaking people do not think "anti-war" when they hear the word peace. The word peace is well understood with no qualifiers needed to muddy the translation.
|most English-speaking people do not think "anti-war" when they hear the word peace. The word peace is well understood with no qualifiers needed to muddy the translation.
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|For mine eyes have seen thy salvation,
|For mine eyes have seen thy salvation,
|for my eyes have seen Your salvation,
|for my eyes have seen Your salvation,
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|<span id="2:31">31</span>
|Which thou hast prepared before the face of all people;
|Which thou hast prepared before the face of all people;
|which you prepared for everyone to see;
|which you prepared for everyone to see;
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|<span id="2:32">32</span>
|A light to lighten the Gentiles, and the glory of thy people Israel.
|A light to lighten the Gentiles, and the glory of thy people Israel.
|a light of revelation to all non-Jewish people, and the glory of your people Israel.
|a light of revelation to all non-Jewish people, and the glory of your people Israel.
|"revelation" is a more precise translation from the Greek. Also, the original Greek word in the verse was "nations" not Gentiles or non-believers...which meant any other nation than Israel...i.e. - all non-Jews. The Bible often highlights God's special relationship with the nation of Israel. To stay true in our translation, we must not dilute this distinction.
|"revelation" is a more precise translation from the Greek. Also, the original Greek word in the verse was "nations" not Gentiles or non-believers...which meant any other nation than Israel...i.e. - all non-Jews. The Bible often highlights God's special relationship with the nation of Israel. To stay true in our translation, we must not dilute this distinction.
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|<span id="2:33">33</span>
|And Joseph and his mother marvelled at those things which were spoken of him.
|And Joseph and his mother marvelled at those things which were spoken of him.
|Joseph and Mary marveled at what was said about Jesus.
|Joseph and Mary marveled at what was said about Jesus.
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|<span id="2:34">34</span>
|And Simeon blessed them, and said unto Mary his mother, Behold, this child is set for the fall and rising again of many in Israel; and for a sign which shall be spoken against;
|And Simeon blessed them, and said unto Mary his mother, Behold, this child is set for the fall and rising again of many in Israel; and for a sign which shall be spoken against;
|Simeon blessed them, telling Mary, "Listen: this child is destined for the fall and rise of many Israelites, and will become the object of scorn;
|Simeon blessed them, telling Mary, "Listen: this child is destined for the fall and rise of many Israelites, and will become the object of scorn;
|"Behold" is ignored by many modern translations, as is the basic mockery and scorn,
|"Behold" is ignored by many modern translations, as is the basic mockery and scorn,
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|<span id="2:35">35</span>
|(Yea, a sword shall pierce through thy own soul also,) that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed.
|(Yea, a sword shall pierce through thy own soul also,) that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed.
|causing your heart will ache with pain over it, and the hatred towards Him will expose the hearts of many.
|causing your heart will ache with pain over it, and the hatred towards Him will expose the hearts of many.
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|<span id="2:36">36</span>
|And there was one Anna, a prophetess, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Aser: she was of a great age, and had lived with an husband seven years from her virginity;
|And there was one Anna, a prophetess, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Aser: she was of a great age, and had lived with an husband seven years from her virginity;
|And a prophetess, Anna, the daughter of Phanuel of the tribe of Aser, was quite elderly, having been married for seven years after her virginity.
|And a prophetess, Anna, the daughter of Phanuel of the tribe of Aser, was quite elderly, having been married for seven years after her virginity.
|The original Greek descriptor for Anna is clearly in the feminine, which makes "prophetess" a more accurate and true translation. Avoid the feminist erasure of "virginity".
|The original Greek descriptor for Anna is clearly in the feminine, which makes "prophetess" a more accurate and true translation. Avoid the feminist erasure of "virginity".
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|<span id="2:37">37</span>
|And she was a widow of about fourscore and four years, which departed not from the temple, but served God with fastings and prayers night and day.
|And she was a widow of about fourscore and four years, which departed not from the temple, but served God with fastings and prayers night and day.
|She was an 84 year old widow, who had not strayed from her faith, and served God with fastings and prayers night and day.
|She was an 84 year old widow, who had not strayed from her faith, and served God with fastings and prayers night and day.
|We should maintain the strength of terms used in the original Greek and not use the word "customs" in place of "fastings and prayers"
|We should maintain the strength of terms used in the original Greek and not use the word "customs" in place of "fastings and prayers"
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|<span id="2:38">38</span>
|And she coming in that instant gave thanks likewise unto the Lord, and spake of him to all them that looked for redemption in Jerusalem.
|And she coming in that instant gave thanks likewise unto the Lord, and spake of him to all them that looked for redemption in Jerusalem.
|And she gave thanks to the Lord and spoke of him to everyone who looked for redemption in Jerusalem.
|And she gave thanks to the Lord and spoke of him to everyone who looked for redemption in Jerusalem.
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|And when they had performed all things according to the law of the Lord, they returned into Galilee, to their own city Nazareth.
|And when they had performed all things according to the law of the Lord, they returned into Galilee, to their own city Nazareth.
|When they had done everything according to the Lord's laws, they returned home to Nazareth in Galilee.
|When they had done everything according to the Lord's laws, they returned home to Nazareth in Galilee.
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|And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, filled with wisdom: and the grace of God was upon him.
|And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, filled with wisdom: and the grace of God was upon him.
|The child grew and became strong in spirit and filled with wisdom; the grace of God was with him.
|The child grew and became strong in spirit and filled with wisdom; the grace of God was with him.
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|<span id="2:41">41</span>
|Now his parents went to Jerusalem every year at the feast of the passover.
|Now his parents went to Jerusalem every year at the feast of the passover.
|His parents went to Jerusalem every year for passover.
|His parents went to Jerusalem every year for passover.
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|And when he was twelve years old, they went up to Jerusalem after the custom of the feast.
|And when he was twelve years old, they went up to Jerusalem after the custom of the feast.
|When he was twelve years old, they went to Jerusalem as was customary for the holiday.
|When he was twelve years old, they went to Jerusalem as was customary for the holiday.
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|<span id="2:43">43</span>
|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.
|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.
|When they returned a few days later, the child Jesus stayed behind in Jerusalem. Mary and Joseph did not know about this.
|When they returned a few days later, the child Jesus stayed behind in Jerusalem. Mary and Joseph did not know about this.
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|But they, supposing him to have been in the company, went a day's journey; and they sought him among their kinsfolk and acquaintance.
|But they, supposing him to have been in the company, went a day's journey; and they sought him among their kinsfolk and acquaintance.
|They thought he was traveling with the group, and at the end of the first day's journey, they looked for him.
|They thought he was traveling with the group, and at the end of the first day's journey, they looked for him.
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|<span id="2:45">45</span>
|And when they found him not, they turned back again to Jerusalem, seeking him.
|And when they found him not, they turned back again to Jerusalem, seeking him.
|When they did not find him, they went back to Jerusalem to look for him.
|When they did not find him, they went back to Jerusalem to look for him.
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|<span id="2:46">46</span>
|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.
|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.
|After three days they found him in the temple, sitting among the priests, both listening to them and asking questions.
|After three days they found him in the temple, sitting among the priests, both listening to them and asking questions.
|The KJV term "doctors" is archaic - "priests" is more appropriate to the modern audience.
|The KJV term "doctors" is archaic - "priests" is more appropriate to the modern audience.
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|<span id="2:47">47</span>
|And all that heard him were astonished at his understanding and answers.
|And all that heard him were astonished at his understanding and answers.
|Everyone that heard him was astonished at his understanding and answers.
|Everyone that heard him was astonished at his understanding and answers.
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|<span id="2:48">48</span>
|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.
|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.
|When his parents found him they were amazed, his mother asking, "Son, why did you do this to us? Look at how your father and I have been worried sick in looking for you!"
|When his parents found him they were amazed, his mother asking, "Son, why did you do this to us? Look at how your father and I have been worried sick in looking for you!"
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|<span id="2:49">49</span>
|And he said unto them, How is it that ye sought me? wist ye not that I must be about my Father's business?
|And he said unto them, How is it that ye sought me? wist ye not that I must be about my Father's business?
|Jesus replied, "Why did you panic? Didn't you realize that I must be tending to my Father's work?"
|Jesus replied, "Why did you panic? Didn't you realize that I must be tending to my Father's work?"
|or "Father's house"? "panic" rather than "search"?
|or "Father's house"? "panic" rather than "search"?
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|And they understood not the saying which he spake unto them.
|And they understood not the saying which he spake unto them.
|And they could not understand what He was saying.
|And they could not understand what He was saying.
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|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.
|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.
|Jesus left with them, and came to Nazareth, where he obeyed them, as His mother stored in her heart all he said.
|Jesus left with them, and came to Nazareth, where he obeyed them, as His mother stored in her heart all he said.
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|And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and man.
|And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and man.
|Meanwhile Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, favored by both God and man.
|Meanwhile Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, favored by both God and man.