Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Then he went down to Nazareth with them and was obedient to them. But his mother treasured all these things in her heart. New Living Translation Then he returned to Nazareth with them and was obedient to them. And his mother stored all these things in her heart. English Standard Version And he went down with them and came to Nazareth and was submissive to them. And his mother treasured up all these things in her heart. Berean Standard Bible Then He went down to Nazareth with them and was obedient to them. But His mother treasured up all these things in her heart. Berean Literal Bible And He went down with them and came to Nazareth, and He was subject to them. And His mother was treasuring up all these matters in her heart. King James Bible 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. New King James Version Then He went down with them and came to Nazareth, and was subject to them, but His mother kept all these things in her heart. New American Standard Bible And He went down with them and came to Nazareth, and He continued to be subject to them; and His mother treasured all these things in her heart. NASB 1995 And He went down with them and came to Nazareth, and He continued in subjection to them; and His mother treasured all these things in her heart. NASB 1977 And He went down with them, and came to Nazareth; and He continued in subjection to them; and His mother treasured all these things in her heart. Legacy Standard Bible And He went down with them and came to Nazareth, and He continued in subjection to them, and His mother was treasuring all these things in her heart. Amplified Bible He went down to Nazareth with them, and was continually submissive and obedient to them; and His mother treasured all these things in her heart. Christian Standard Bible Then he went down with them and came to Nazareth and was obedient to them. His mother kept all these things in her heart. Holman Christian Standard Bible Then He went down with them and came to Nazareth and was obedient to them. His mother kept all these things in her heart. American Standard Version And he went down with them, and came to Nazareth; and he was subject unto them: and his mother kept all these sayings in her heart. Contemporary English Version Jesus went back to Nazareth with his parents and obeyed them. His mother kept on thinking about all that had happened. English Revised Version And he went down with them, and came to Nazareth; and he was subject unto them: and his mother kept all these sayings in her heart. GOD'S WORD® Translation Then he returned with them to Nazareth and was obedient to them. His mother treasured all these things in her heart. Good News Translation So Jesus went back with them to Nazareth, where he was obedient to them. His mother treasured all these things in her heart. International Standard Version Then he went back with them, returning to Nazareth and remaining in submission to them. His mother continued to treasure all these things in her heart. Majority Standard Bible Then He went down to Nazareth with them and was obedient to them. But His mother treasured up all these things in her heart. NET Bible Then he went down with them and came to Nazareth, and was obedient to them. But his mother kept all these things in her heart. New Heart English Bible And he went down with them, and came to Nazareth. He was subject to them, and his mother kept all these sayings in her heart. Webster's Bible Translation And he went down with them, and came to Nazareth, and was subject to them: but his mother kept all these sayings in her heart. Weymouth New Testament Then He went down with them and came to Nazareth, and was always obedient to them; but His mother carefully treasured up all these incidents in her memory. World English Bible And he went down with them and came to Nazareth. He was subject to them, and his mother kept all these sayings in her heart. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand He went down with them, and came to Nazareth, and He was subject to them, and His mother was keeping all these sayings in her heart, Berean Literal Bible And He went down with them and came to Nazareth, and He was subject to them. And His mother was treasuring up all these matters in her heart. Young's Literal Translation and he went down with them, and came to Nazareth, and he was subject to them, and his mother was keeping all these sayings in her heart, Smith's Literal Translation And he went down with them, and came to Nazareth, and was placed under them: and his mother kept all these words in her heart. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd he went down with them, and came to Nazareth, and was subject to them. And his mother kept all these words in her heart. Catholic Public Domain Version And he descended with them and went to Nazareth. And he was subordinate to them. And his mother kept all these words in her heart. New American Bible He went down with them and came to Nazareth, and was obedient to them; and his mother kept all these things in her heart. New Revised Standard Version Then he went down with them and came to Nazareth, and was obedient to them. His mother treasured all these things in her heart. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleSo he went down with them and came to Nazareth; and he was subject unto them. And his mother treasured all these words in her heart. Aramaic Bible in Plain English And he went down with them and he came to Nazareth, and he was submitted to them; but his mother was keeping all these words in her heart. NT Translations Anderson New TestamentAnd he went down with them, and came to Nazareth, and was obedient to them. And his mother kept all these sayings in her heart. Godbey New Testament And He went down with them and came to Nazareth; and was subject unto them. And His mother continued to keep all these words in her heart. Haweis New Testament And he went down with them, and came to Nazareth, and was in subjection to them: though his mother preserved all these sayings in her heart. Mace New Testament However Jesus went down with them to Nazareth, and was subject to them: and his mother kept all these things in her heart. Weymouth New Testament Then He went down with them and came to Nazareth, and was always obedient to them; but His mother carefully treasured up all these incidents in her memory. Worrell New Testament And He went down with them, and came into Nazareth, and was subject to them. And His mother kept all these sayings in her heart. Worsley New Testament Then He went down with them, and came to Nazareth, and was subject to them. And his mother kept all these sayings in her heart. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Boy Jesus at the Temple…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. 52And Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and man.… Cross References Matthew 12:46-50 While Jesus was still speaking to the crowds, His mother and brothers stood outside, wanting to speak to Him. / Someone told Him, “Look, Your mother and brothers are standing outside, wanting to speak to You.” / But Jesus replied, “Who is My mother, and who are My brothers?” ... Mark 3:31-35 Then Jesus’ mother and brothers came and stood outside. They sent someone in to summon Him, / and a crowd was sitting around Him. “Look,” He was told, “Your mother and brothers are outside, asking for You.” / But Jesus replied, “Who are My mother and My brothers?” ... John 2:1-5 On the third day a wedding took place at Cana in Galilee. Jesus’ mother was there, / and Jesus and His disciples had also been invited to the wedding. / When the wine ran out, Jesus’ mother said to Him, “They have no more wine.” ... John 19:25-27 Near the cross of Jesus stood His mother and her sister, as well as Mary the wife of Clopas and Mary Magdalene. / When Jesus saw His mother and the disciple whom He loved standing nearby, He said to His mother, “Woman, here is your son.” / Then He said to the disciple, “Here is your mother.” So from that hour, this disciple took her into his home. Matthew 13:55-56 “Isn’t this the carpenter’s son? Isn’t His mother’s name Mary, and aren’t His brothers James, Joseph, Simon, and Judas? / Aren’t all His sisters with us as well? Where then did this man get all these things?” Mark 6:3 Isn’t this the carpenter, the son of Mary and the brother of James, Joses, Judas, and Simon? Aren’t His sisters here with us as well?” And they took offense at Him. John 7:3-5 So Jesus’ brothers said to Him, “Leave here and go to Judea, so that Your disciples there may see the works You are doing. / For no one who wants to be known publicly acts in secret. Since You are doing these things, show Yourself to the world.” / For even His own brothers did not believe in Him. Acts 1:14 With one accord they all continued in prayer, along with the women and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with His brothers. Philippians 2:5-8 Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus: / Who, existing in the form of God, did not consider equality with God something to be grasped, / but emptied Himself, taking the form of a servant, being made in human likeness. ... Hebrews 5:8 Although He was a Son, He learned obedience from what He suffered. Proverbs 1:8 Listen, my son, to your father’s instruction, and do not forsake the teaching of your mother. Proverbs 6:20 My son, keep your father’s commandment, and do not forsake your mother’s teaching. Exodus 20:12 Honor your father and mother, so that your days may be long in the land that the LORD your God is giving you. Deuteronomy 5:16 Honor your father and your mother, as the LORD your God has commanded you, so that your days may be long and that it may go well with you in the land that the LORD your God is giving you. 1 Samuel 2:26 And the boy Samuel continued to grow in stature and in favor with the LORD and with man. Treasury of Scripture And he went down with them, and came to Nazareth, and was subject to them: but his mother kept all these sayings in her heart. came. Luke 2:39 And when they had performed all things according to the law of the Lord, they returned into Galilee, to their own city Nazareth. and was. Matthew 3:15 And Jesus answering said unto him, Suffer it to be so now: for thus it becometh us to fulfil all righteousness. Then he suffered him. Mark 6:3 Is not this the carpenter, the son of Mary, the brother of James, and Joses, and of Juda, and Simon? and are not his sisters here with us? And they were offended at him. Ephesians 5:21 Submitting yourselves one to another in the fear of God. kept. Luke 2:19 But Mary kept all these things, and pondered them in her heart. Genesis 37:11 And his brethren envied him; but his father observed the saying. Daniel 7:28 Hitherto is the end of the matter. As for me Daniel, my cogitations much troubled me, and my countenance changed in me: but I kept the matter in my heart. Jump to Previous Continued Heart Keeping Kept Mother Nazareth Obedient Ordered Sayings Significance Subject Subjection Treasured Understand WordsJump to Next Continued Heart Keeping Kept Mother Nazareth Obedient Ordered Sayings Significance Subject Subjection Treasured Understand 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. Then He went down to Nazareth with them This phrase indicates Jesus' return to Nazareth with Mary and Joseph after the events at the temple in Jerusalem. Nazareth, a small town in Galilee, was Jesus' childhood home. The phrase "went down" reflects the geographical descent from the higher elevation of Jerusalem to the lower region of Nazareth. This journey underscores Jesus' humble submission to His earthly family, despite His divine nature. It also fulfills the prophecy that the Messiah would be called a Nazarene, as mentioned in Matthew 2:23. and was obedient to them But His mother treasured up all these things in her heart Persons / Places / Events 1. JesusThe central figure of the passage, who, despite being the Son of God, demonstrates humility and obedience to His earthly parents. 2. Mary The mother of Jesus, who reflects on the events and treasures them in her heart, showing a deep, contemplative faith. 3. Joseph The earthly father of Jesus, who, along with Mary, raises Jesus in Nazareth. 4. Nazareth The town where Jesus grew up, symbolizing His humble beginnings and the fulfillment of prophecy regarding the Messiah's upbringing. 5. The Event This passage follows the incident where Jesus, at twelve years old, stays behind in the temple, engaging with the teachers, and then returns home with His parents. Teaching Points The Humility of ChristJesus, though divine, chose to submit to His earthly parents, teaching us the value of humility and obedience in our own lives. The Role of Parents Mary and Joseph's role in Jesus' life underscores the importance of parental guidance and the responsibility of parents to nurture their children's spiritual growth. Reflective Faith Like Mary, we should treasure and reflect on God's work in our lives, allowing it to deepen our faith and understanding. Obedience as a Virtue Jesus' obedience to His parents serves as a model for us to follow, highlighting the virtue of obedience in our relationship with God and others. Growth in Wisdom This passage is part of the larger account of Jesus growing in wisdom and stature, reminding us of the importance of continual growth in our spiritual journey.(51) Was subject unto them.--There was, therefore, in the years that followed, no premature assumption of authority--nothing but the pattern of a life perfect in all its home-relationships. In such a household as that of the carpenter of Nazareth, this subjection must, in the nature of things, have involved much manual and menial work--a share in the toil alike of the workshop and the house. His mother kept all these sayings.--The repetition of words like those of Luke 2:19 is significant. The twelve years that had passed had not changed the character of the Virgin Mother. It was still conspicuous, more even than that of Joseph, for the faith which accepted what it could not understand, and waited patiently for the solution of its perplexities. Verse 51. - And he went down with them, and came to Nazareth. The question of Mary, and the quiet grave answer of the Child Jesus, were all that seems to have taken place. It served, no doubt, to bring back to Mary's mind what had long passed, and the memory of which for her was beginning somewhat to fade. This was, no doubt, one of the uses of the temple scene, but it had other and deeper purposes to serve. It was then, perhaps, as we have already reverently surmised, in the gradual development and growth of the Redeemer, that consciousness who he really was first dawned upon "the Child Jesus." And was subject unto them. This recital of the temple scene, the meeting with the great rabbis there, the few words of surprise addressed by the Boy to Mary and Joseph when they sought him "sorrowing" - "as if it were possible," to use Stier's expression, for "him to be in wrong or in danger" - this recital alone breaks the deep silence which shrouds the first thirty years of "the Life." For some eighteen years after that visit to Jerusalem Jesus appears to have lived and toiled as a carpenter at Nazareth, with Joseph and Mary while they both lived, with Mary and his halfsisters and brothers when Joseph was dead. Justin Martyr, living a century and a half later, speaks of the ploughs and yokes the Master's own hands had fashioned during float long quiet pause in his life. Why, it is often asked, were not these years spent in Jerusalem and in the temple neighborhood, in the center of busy life and active Jewish thought? Godet suggests an answer which, if not exhaustive, is at least satisfactory: "If the spiritual atmosphere of Nazareth was heavy, it was at least calm; and the labors of the workshop, in the retirement of this peaceful valley, under the eye of the Father, was a more favorable sphere for the development of Jesus than the ritualism of the temple and the rabbinical discussions of Jerusalem." Joseph is never again mentioned in the gospel story; the probability is that he died some time in that period of eighteen years. But his mother kept all these sayings in her heart. As twelve years before, Mary - pondering in her heart - had treasured up the rough adoration of the shepherds and their strange story of what the angels said to them about her Child (ver. 19), as doubtless she had done too when the Magi laid their costly gifts before the Babe at Bethlehem, and when Simeon and Anna in the temple spoke their prophetic utterances over the Infant; so now the mother, in quiet humble faith, stored up again her Son's sayings in her heart, waiting with brave and constant patience for the hour when her God should grant her to see face to face the mysterious things she had hitherto seen only "in a glass darkly."Parallel Commentaries ... Greek ThenΚαὶ (Kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. He went down κατέβη (katebē) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 2597: To go down, come down, either from the sky or from higher land, descend. From kata and the base of basis; to descend. to εἰς (eis) Preposition Strong's 1519: A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. Nazareth Ναζαρὲθ (Nazareth) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strong's 3478: Or Nazaret nad-zar-et'; of uncertain derivation; Nazareth or Nazaret, a place in Palestine. with μετ’ (met’) Preposition Strong's 3326: (a) gen: with, in company with, (b) acc: (1) behind, beyond, after, of place, (2) after, of time, with nouns, neut. of adjectives. them αὐτῶν (autōn) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 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. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. was 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. subject ὑποτασσόμενος (hypotassomenos) Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 5293: From hupo and tasso; to subordinate; reflexively, to obey. 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. But καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. His 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. mother μήτηρ (mētēr) Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular Strong's 3384: A mother. Apparently a primary word; a 'mother'. treasured up διετήρει (dietērei) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 1301: To keep safe, hold fast. From dia and tereo; to watch thoroughly, i.e. to observe strictly, or to avoid wholly. all πάντα (panta) Adjective - Accusative Neuter Plural Strong's 3956: All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole. these ταῦτα (tauta) Demonstrative Pronoun - Accusative Neuter Plural Strong's 3778: This; he, she, it. things ῥήματα (rhēmata) Noun - Accusative Neuter Plural Strong's 4487: From rheo; an utterance, ; by implication, a matter or topic; with a negative naught whatever. in ἐν (en) Preposition Strong's 1722: In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. her αὐτῆς (autēs) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Feminine 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. heart. καρδίᾳ (kardia) Noun - Dative Feminine Singular Strong's 2588: Prolonged from a primary kar; the heart, i.e. the thoughts or feelings; also the middle. Links Luke 2:51 NIVLuke 2:51 NLT Luke 2:51 ESV Luke 2:51 NASB Luke 2:51 KJV Luke 2:51 BibleApps.com Luke 2:51 Biblia Paralela Luke 2:51 Chinese Bible Luke 2:51 French Bible Luke 2:51 Catholic Bible NT Gospels: Luke 2:51 And he went down with them (Luke Lu Lk) |
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