New International Version But they did not understand what he was saying to them. New Living Translation But they didn’t understand what he meant. English Standard Version And they did not understand the saying that he spoke to them. Berean Standard Bible But they did not understand the statement He was making to them. Berean Literal Bible And they did not understand the word that He spoke to them. King James Bible And they understood not the saying which he spake unto them. New King James Version But they did not understand the statement which He spoke to them. New American Standard Bible And yet they on their part did not understand the statement which He had made to them. NASB 1995 But they did not understand the statement which He had made to them. NASB 1977 And they did not understand the statement which He had made to them. Legacy Standard Bible But they did not understand the statement which He had spoken to them. Amplified Bible But they did not understand what He had said to them. Berean Annotated Bible But they did not understand the statement {rhēma} He was making to them. Christian Standard Bible But they did not understand what he said to them. Holman Christian Standard Bible But they did not understand what He said to them. American Standard Version And they understood not the saying which he spake unto them. Contemporary English Version But they did not understand what he meant. English Revised Version And they understood not the saying which he spake unto them. GOD'S WORD® Translation But they didn't understand what he meant. Good News Translation But they did not understand his answer. International Standard Version But they did not understand what he told them. NET Bible Yet his parents did not understand the remark he made to them. New Heart English Bible They did not understand the saying which he spoke to them. Webster's Bible Translation And they understood not the saying which he spoke to them. Weymouth New Testament But they did not understand the significance of these words. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleBut they did not understand the statement He was making to them. World English Bible They didn’t understand the saying which he spoke to them. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd they did not understand the saying that He spoke to them, Berean Literal Bible And they did not understand the word that He spoke to them. Young's Literal Translation and they did not understand the saying that he spake to them, Smith's Literal Translation And they understood not the word which he spake to them. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd they understood not the word that he spoke unto them. Catholic Public Domain Version And they did not understand the word that he spoke to them. New American Bible But they did not understand what he said to them. New Revised Standard Version But they did not understand what he said to them. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleBut they could not understand the word which he said to them. Aramaic Bible in Plain English But they did not understand the statement that he spoke to them. NT Translations Anderson New TestamentAnd they did not understand the words which he spoke to them. Godbey New Testament And they did not understand the word which He spoke unto them. Haweis New Testament And they understood not the meaning of what he spake to them. Mace New Testament but they did not comprehend the meaning of that expression. Weymouth New Testament But they did not understand the significance of these words. Worrell New Testament And they understood not the saying that He spake to them. Worsley New Testament but they did not understand the word which He spake to them. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context The Boy Jesus at the Temple…49“Why were you looking for Me?” He asked. “Did you not know that I had to be in My Father’s house?” 50But they did not understand the statement He was making to them. 51Then He went down to Nazareth with them and was obedient to them. But His mother treasured up all these things in her heart.… Cross References But they did not understand Luke 18:34 But the disciples did not understand any of these things. The meaning was hidden from them, and they did not comprehend what He was saying. John 12:16 At first His disciples did not understand these things, but after Jesus was glorified they remembered what had been done to Him, and they realized that these very things had also been written about Him. the statement Luke 9:45 But they did not understand this statement. It was veiled from them so that they could not comprehend it, and they were afraid to ask Him about it. Mark 9:32 But they did not understand this statement, and they were afraid to ask Him about it. He was making to them. John 10:6 Jesus spoke to them using this illustration, but they did not understand what He was telling them. John 8:43 Why do you not understand what I am saying? It is because you are unable to accept My message. John 7:5 For even His own brothers did not believe in Him. John 8:27 They did not understand that He was telling them about the Father. Matthew 16:22-23 Peter took Him aside and began to rebuke Him. “Far be it from You, Lord!” he said. “This shall never happen to You!” / But Jesus turned and said to Peter, “Get behind Me, Satan! You are a stumbling block to Me. For you do not have in mind the things of God, but the things of men.” John 14:5-9 “Lord,” said Thomas, “we do not know where You are going, so how can we know the way?” / Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me. / If you had known Me, you would know My Father as well. From now on you do know Him and have seen Him.” … John 16:17-18 Then some of His disciples asked one another, “Why is He telling us, ‘In a little while you will not see Me, and then after a little while you will see Me’ and ‘Because I am going to the Father’?” / They kept asking, “Why is He saying, ‘a little while’? We do not understand what He is saying.” John 2:19-22 Jesus answered, “Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up again.” / “This temple took forty-six years to build,” the Jews replied, “and You are going to raise it up in three days?” / But Jesus was speaking about the temple of His body. … Matthew 13:13-15 This is why I speak to them in parables: ‘Though seeing, they do not see; though hearing, they do not hear or understand.’ / In them the prophecy of Isaiah is fulfilled: ‘You will be ever hearing but never understanding; you will be ever seeing but never perceiving. / For this people’s heart has grown callous; they hardly hear with their ears, and they have closed their eyes. Otherwise they might see with their eyes, hear with their ears, understand with their hearts, and turn, and I would heal them.’ Isaiah 6:9-10 And He replied: “Go and tell this people, ‘Be ever hearing, but never understanding; be ever seeing, but never perceiving.’ / Make the hearts of this people calloused; deafen their ears and close their eyes. Otherwise they might see with their eyes, hear with their ears, understand with their hearts, and turn and be healed.” Daniel 12:8-9 I heard, but I did not understand. So I asked, “My lord, what will be the outcome of these things?” / “Go on your way, Daniel,” he replied, “for the words are closed up and sealed until the time of the end. Psalm 118:22 The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone. Treasury of Scripture And they understood not the saying which he spoke to them. Luke 9:45 But they understood not this saying, and it was hid from them, that they perceived it not: and they feared to ask him of that saying. Luke 18:34 And they understood none of these things: and this saying was hid from them, neither knew they the things which were spoken. Jump to Previous Business Duty Engaged Father's Searching Seemed Statement Strange Understand Understood WordsJump to Next Business Duty Engaged Father's Searching Seemed Statement Strange Understand Understood WordsLuke 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. But they did not understand Mary and Joseph did not yet grasp the full meaning of Jesus’ words or the extent of His divine mission. Though they had received extraordinary revelations surrounding His birth, His identity and purpose would be disclosed more fully over time. Luk 18:34 But the disciples did not understand any of these things… the statement Jesus had declared that He must be in His Father’s house, revealing His unique relationship with God and His awareness that His life was directed by the Father’s will. Luk 9:45 But they did not understand this statement.… He was making to them. His words were addressed personally to Mary and Joseph, who bore the responsibility of raising Him while continuing to learn the significance of the Son entrusted to their care. Jhn 10:6 Jesus spoke to them using this illustration…… Persons / Places / Events 1. JesusAt this point in the Gospel of Luke, Jesus is a young boy, approximately twelve years old, who has just been found in the temple by His parents after being missing for three days. He is engaging with the teachers, demonstrating His wisdom and understanding. 2. Mary and Joseph The earthly parents of Jesus, who are perplexed by Jesus' response when they find Him in the temple. They do not fully grasp the significance of His words and actions. 3. The Temple in Jerusalem The central place of Jewish worship and learning, where Jesus is found discussing with the teachers. It symbolizes the presence of God and the heart of Jewish religious life. 4. The Teachers Jewish religious leaders and scholars who are amazed by Jesus' understanding and answers. They represent the established religious authority of the time. 5. The Journey to Jerusalem This event occurs during the annual pilgrimage to Jerusalem for the Feast of the Passover, highlighting the family's adherence to Jewish customs and traditions. Teaching Points Understanding God's WaysGod's plans and purposes often transcend human understanding. Like Mary and Joseph, we may not always grasp what God is doing in our lives, but we are called to trust Him. The Importance of Spiritual Growth Jesus' time in the temple highlights the value of seeking wisdom and understanding. We should prioritize spiritual growth and learning, engaging with Scripture and godly teaching. Parental Guidance and Faith Mary and Joseph's experience reminds parents of the importance of guiding their children in faith, even when they do not fully understand God's plans for them. The Role of the Church Community The temple setting underscores the importance of being part of a faith community where believers can learn, grow, and support one another in understanding God's Word. Embracing Mystery in Faith Faith involves embracing the mystery of God's work in our lives. We are called to trust in His wisdom and timing, even when we do not have all the answers. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Luke 2:50?2. How can we trust God's plan when we don't fully understand it? 3. What does Luke 2:50 teach about Jesus' divine mission and purpose? 4. How does Luke 2:50 connect to Proverbs 3:5 about trusting God? 5. How can parents today respond when they don't understand their children's spiritual journey? 6. What steps can we take to grow in understanding God's will for us? 7. Why did Mary and Joseph not understand Jesus' words in Luke 2:50? 8. How does Luke 2:50 challenge our understanding of Jesus' divine nature? 9. What does Luke 2:50 reveal about Jesus' relationship with His earthly parents? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Luke 2? (50) They understood not the saying.--We are apt to think that they should have understood, and sceptical criticism has seen in this a contradiction to the previous history of the Annunciation and the Birth. Twelve years, however, of the life of childhood after the outward pattern of that of other children, may have dulled the impressions that had then been made; and even if they, in part, understood the words as referring to the marvel of His birth, they were still in the dark as to what He meant by being "about His Father's business." As it was, though it was the first flash of a greatness more than human, it was but momentary. It faded into "the light of common day," and life went on in its quiet and simple fashion as before. It is clear, at any rate, that the writer of the Gospel was not conscious of any inconsistency between the later and the earlier narratives of the childhood of the Christ.Luke 2:50 shows devoted parents baffled by a divine Son whose words outstrip their grasp. Their lack of understanding spotlights humanity’s finite view, the necessity of faith, and the progressive unveiling of Christ’s identity and mission. As Mary and Joseph would learn, God’s statements sometimes bewilder before they bless, but every word He speaks—then and now—is true, timely, and ultimately made clear in His perfect way. Parallel Commentaries ... Greek Butκαὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. they αὐτοὶ (autoi) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative Masculine 3rd Person Plural 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. did not understand συνῆκαν (synēkan) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural Strong's 4920: To consider, understand, perceive. From sun and hiemi; to put together, i.e. to comprehend; by implication, to act piously. the τὸ (to) Article - Accusative Neuter Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. statement ῥῆμα (rhēma) Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular Strong's 4487: From rheo; an utterance, ; by implication, a matter or topic; with a negative naught whatever. He was making ἐλάλησεν (elalēsen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 2980: A prolonged form of an otherwise obsolete verb; to talk, i.e. Utter words. to them. αὐτοῖς (autois) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Plural 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. Additonal Resources Luke 2:50 Blue Letter BibleLuke 2:50 Bible Gateway Luke 2:50 Bible.com Luke 2:50 NIV |
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