Luke 2:33
New International Version
The child’s father and mother marveled at what was said about him.

New Living Translation
Jesus’ parents were amazed at what was being said about him.

English Standard Version
And his father and his mother marveled at what was said about him.

Berean Standard Bible
The Child’s father and mother were amazed at what was spoken about Him.

Berean Literal Bible
And His father and mother were marveling at the things having been spoken concerning Him.

King James Bible
And Joseph and his mother marvelled at those things which were spoken of him.

New King James Version
And Joseph and His mother marveled at those things which were spoken of Him.

New American Standard Bible
And His father and mother were amazed at the things which were being said about Him.

NASB 1995
And His father and mother were amazed at the things which were being said about Him.

NASB 1977
And His father and mother were amazed at the things which were being said about Him.

Legacy Standard Bible
And His father and mother were marveling at the things which were being said about Him.

Amplified Bible
And His [legal] father and His mother were amazed at what was said about Him.

Christian Standard Bible
His father and mother were amazed at what was being said about him.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
His father and mother were amazed at what was being said about Him.

American Standard Version
And his father and his mother were marvelling at the things which were spoken concerning him;

Contemporary English Version
Jesus' parents were surprised at what Simeon had said.

English Revised Version
And his father and his mother were marveling at the things which were spoken concerning him;

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Jesus' father and mother were amazed at what was said about him.

Good News Translation
The child's father and mother were amazed at the things Simeon said about him.

International Standard Version
Jesus' father and mother kept wondering at the things being said about him.

Majority Standard Bible
And Joseph and the Child?s mother were amazed at what was spoken about Him.

NET Bible
So the child's father and mother were amazed at what was said about him.

New Heart English Bible
And his father and his mother were marveling at the things which were spoken concerning him,

Webster's Bible Translation
And Joseph and his mother marveled at those things which were spoken concerning him.

Weymouth New Testament
And while the child's father and mother were wondering at the words of Symeon concerning Him,

World English Bible
Joseph and his mother were marveling at the things which were spoken concerning him.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And Joseph and His mother were wondering at the things spoken concerning Him,

Berean Literal Bible
And His father and mother were marveling at the things having been spoken concerning Him.

Young's Literal Translation
And Joseph and his mother were wondering at the things spoken concerning him,

Smith's Literal Translation
And Joseph and his mother were wondering at the things spoken of him.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And his father and mother were wondering at those things which were spoken concerning him.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And his father and mother were wondering over these things, which were spoken about him.

New American Bible
The child’s father and mother were amazed at what was said about him;

New Revised Standard Version
And the child’s father and mother were amazed at what was being said about him.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And Joseph and his mother marvelled about these things which were spoken concerning him.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
But Yoseph and his mother were marveling at those things which were spoken about him.
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
And Joseph and his mother wondered at the things which were spoken of him.

Godbey New Testament
And His father and His mother were marveling at the words spoken concerning Him.

Haweis New Testament
And Joseph and his mother were amazed at the things spoken concerning him.

Mace New Testament
Joseph and the mother of Jesus were surprized to hear such things pronounc'd concerning him.

Weymouth New Testament
And while the child's father and mother were wondering at the words of Symeon concerning Him,

Worrell New Testament
And His father and mother were wondering at the things spoken concerning Him.

Worsley New Testament
And Joseph and his mother were amazed at the things that were spoken concerning Him.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Prophecy of Simeon
32a light for revelation to the Gentiles, and for glory to Your people Israel.” 33 The Child’s father and mother were amazed at what was spoken about Him. 34Then Simeon blessed them and said to His mother Mary: “Behold, this Child is appointed to cause the rise and fall of many in Israel, and to be a sign that will be spoken against,…

Cross References
Matthew 1:18-25
This is how the birth of Jesus Christ came about: His mother Mary was pledged in marriage to Joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be with child through the Holy Spirit. / Because Joseph her husband was a righteous man and was unwilling to disgrace her publicly, he resolved to divorce her quietly. / But after he had pondered these things, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, “Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to embrace Mary as your wife, for the One conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit. ...

John 1:14
The Word became flesh and made His dwelling among us. We have seen His glory, the glory of the one and only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth.

Isaiah 7:14
Therefore the Lord Himself will give you a sign: Behold, the virgin will be with child and give birth to a son, and will call Him Immanuel.

Matthew 2:11
On coming to the house, they saw the Child with His mother Mary, and they fell down and worshiped Him. Then they opened their treasures and presented Him with gifts of gold and frankincense and myrrh.

John 3:16
For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that everyone who believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life.

Isaiah 9:6
For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given, and the government will be upon His shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.

Matthew 1:21
She will give birth to a Son, and you are to give Him the name Jesus, because He will save His people from their sins.”

John 1:29
The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, “Look, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!

Micah 5:2
But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, who are small among the clans of Judah, out of you will come forth for Me One to be ruler over Israel—One whose origins are of old, from the days of eternity.

Matthew 2:1-2
After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east arrived in Jerusalem, / asking, “Where is the One who has been born King of the Jews? We saw His star in the east and have come to worship Him.”

John 1:10-12
He was in the world, and though the world was made through Him, the world did not recognize Him. / He came to His own, and His own did not receive Him. / But to all who did receive Him, to those who believed in His name, He gave the right to become children of God—

Isaiah 53:3
He was despised and rejected by men, a man of sorrows, acquainted with grief. Like one from whom men hide their faces, He was despised, and we esteemed Him not.

Matthew 2:13-15
When the Magi had gone, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream. “Get up!” he said. “Take the Child and His mother and flee to Egypt. Stay there until I tell you, for Herod is going to search for the Child to kill Him.” / So he got up, took the Child and His mother by night, and withdrew to Egypt, / where he stayed until the death of Herod. This fulfilled what the Lord had spoken through the prophet: “Out of Egypt I called My Son.”

John 6:38-40
For I have come down from heaven, not to do My own will, but to do the will of Him who sent Me. / And this is the will of Him who sent Me, that I shall lose none of those He has given Me, but raise them up at the last day. / For it is My Father’s will that everyone who looks to the Son and believes in Him shall have eternal life, and I will raise him up at the last day.”

Jeremiah 31:15
This is what the LORD says: “A voice is heard in Ramah, mourning and great weeping, Rachel weeping for her children and refusing to be comforted, because they are no more.”


Treasury of Scripture

And Joseph and his mother marveled at those things which were spoken of him.

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 1:65,66
And fear came on all that dwelt round about them: and all these sayings were noised abroad throughout all the hill country of Judaea…

Isaiah 8:18
Behold, I and the children whom the LORD hath given me are for signs and for wonders in Israel from the LORD of hosts, which dwelleth in mount Zion.

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Luke 2
1. Augustus taxes all the Roman empire.
6. The nativity of Jesus.
8. An angel relates it to the shepherds, and many sing praises to God for it.
15. The shepherds glorify God.
21. Jesus is circumcised.
22. Mary purified.
25. Simeon and Anna prophesy of Jesus,
39. who increases in wisdom,
41. questions in the temple with the teachers,
51. and is obedient to his parents.














The Child’s father and mother
This phrase refers to Joseph and Mary, the earthly parents of Jesus. In the cultural and historical context of first-century Judea, family lineage and parental roles were of utmost importance. Joseph, though not the biological father of Jesus, is recognized as His earthly father, fulfilling the legal and protective role within the family. Mary, chosen by God to bear the Messiah, is central to the fulfillment of the prophecies concerning the virgin birth (Isaiah 7:14). The Greek word for "father" here is "πατήρ" (patēr), which can denote a paternal figure, emphasizing Joseph's role in Jesus' upbringing. The term "mother" is "μήτηρ" (mētēr), highlighting Mary's unique role in salvation history.

were amazed
The Greek word used here is "θαυμάζω" (thaumazō), which conveys a sense of wonder, astonishment, or marvel. This reaction is significant as it reflects the human response to divine revelation and the unfolding of God's plan. Joseph and Mary, despite their unique roles, continue to experience awe at the divine nature and mission of Jesus. This amazement is a recurring theme in the Gospels, where the miraculous and the fulfillment of prophecy often leave witnesses in a state of wonder.

at what was spoken about Him
This phrase refers to the prophetic words spoken by Simeon in the temple, as recorded earlier in Luke 2. Simeon's declaration recognized Jesus as the Messiah, the "salvation" prepared for all people, a "light for revelation to the Gentiles," and the "glory of [God's] people Israel" (Luke 2:30-32). The Greek word for "spoken" is "λαλέω" (laleō), which means to speak or to utter words. This emphasizes the power and authority of prophetic speech in the biblical narrative. The amazement of Joseph and Mary underscores the profound impact of these revelations, affirming Jesus' divine mission and the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies. This moment in the temple is a pivotal confirmation of Jesus' identity and purpose, setting the stage for His future ministry and the unfolding of God's redemptive plan.

(33) And Joseph and his mother.--The better MSS. give, His father and his mother. The present reading has apparently been substituted for this through feelings of reverence, but it has quite sufficient authority in Luke 2:27; Luke 2:48.

Verse 33. - And Joseph and his mother marvelled. It was not so much that Simeon foretold new things respecting the Child Jesus that they marvelled; their surprise was rather that a stranger, evidently of position and learning, should possess so deep an insight into the lofty destinies of an unknown Infant, brought by evidently poor parents into the temple court. Was their secret then known to others whom they suspected not?

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
[The Child’s]
αὐτοῦ (autou)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.

father
πατὴρ (patēr)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3962: Father, (Heavenly) Father, ancestor, elder, senior. Apparently a primary word; a 'father'.

and
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

mother
μήτηρ (mētēr)
Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular
Strong's 3384: A mother. Apparently a primary word; a 'mother'.

were
ἦν (ēn)
Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 1510: I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.

amazed
θαυμάζοντες (thaumazontes)
Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's 2296: (a) intrans: I wonder, marvel, (b) trans: I wonder at, admire. From thauma; to wonder; by implication, to admire.

at
ἐπὶ (epi)
Preposition
Strong's 1909: On, to, against, on the basis of, at.

what
τοῖς (tois)
Article - Dative Neuter Plural
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

was spoken
λαλουμένοις (laloumenois)
Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Dative Neuter Plural
Strong's 2980: A prolonged form of an otherwise obsolete verb; to talk, i.e. Utter words.

about
περὶ (peri)
Preposition
Strong's 4012: From the base of peran; properly, through, i.e. Around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time.

Him.
αὐτοῦ (autou)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.


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