Luke 2:44 Parallel Translations

They thought that he was with the others who were traveling with them. After traveling for a day, they started to look for him among their relatives and friends.(GOD'S WORD®)

KJV:

But they, supposing him to have been in the company, went a day's journey; and they sought him among their kinsfolk and acquaintance.

ASV:

but supposing him to be in the company, they went a day's journey; and they sought for him among their kinsfolk and acquaintance:

BBE:

And in the belief that he was with some of their number, they went a day's journey; and after looking for him among their relations and friends,

DBY:

but, supposing him to be in the company that journeyed together, they went a day's journey, and sought him among their relations and acquaintances:

ERV:

but supposing him to be in the company, they went a day's journey; and they sought for him among their kinsfolk and acquaintance:

WEY:

but supposing Him to be in the travelling company, they proceeded a day's journey. Then they searched up and down for Him among their relatives and acquaintances;

WBS:

But they, supposing him to be in the company, went a day's journey; and they sought him among their relations and acquaintance.

WEB:

but supposing him to be in the company, they went a day's journey, and they looked for him among their relatives and acquaintances.

YLT:

and, having supposed him to be in the company, they went a day's journey, and were seeking him among the kindred and among the acquaintances,

Luke 2:44 Cross References

XREF:

Luke 2:43 and as they were returning, after spending the full number of days, the boy Jesus stayed behind in Jerusalem. But His parents were unaware of it,

Luke 2:45 When they did not find Him, they returned to Jerusalem looking for Him. (NASB ©1995)

Commentaries and Concordances

PNT:

2:44 In the company. The caravans, in which the passover companies went, for the purpose of protection against beasts and robbers, must have each been large, composed of many parties, clans and kindreds. Jesus might easily, therefore, have not been missed until the end of the first day.

WES:

2:44 Supposing him to have been in the company - As the men and women usually travelled in distinct companies.

MHC:

2:41-52 It is for the honour of Christ that children should attend on public worship. His parents did not return till they had stayed all the seven days of the feast. It is well to stay to the end of an ordinance, as becomes those who say, It is good to be here. Those that have lost their comforts in Christ, and the evidences of their having a part in him, must bethink themselves where, and when, and how they lost them, and must turn back again. Those that would recover their lost acquaintance with Christ, must go to the place in which he has put his name; there they may hope to meet him. They found him in some part of the temple, where the doctors of the law kept their schools; he was sitting there, hearkening to their instructions, proposing questions, and answering inquiries, with such wisdom, that those who heard were delighted with him. Young persons should seek the knowledge of Divine truth, attend the ministry of the gospel, and ask such questions of their elders and teachers as may tend to increase their knowledge. Those who seek Christ in sorrow, shall find him with the greater joy. Know ye not that I ought to be in my Father's house; at my Father's work; I must be about my Father's business. Herein is an example; for it becomes the children of God, in conformity to Christ, to attend their heavenly Father's business, and make all other concerns give way to it. Though he was the Son of God, yet he was subject to his earthly parents; how then will the foolish and weak sons of men answer it, who are disobedient to their parents? However we may neglect men's sayings, because they are obscure, yet we must not think so of God's sayings. That which at first is dark, may afterwards become plain and easy. The greatest and wisest, those most eminent, may learn of this admirable and Divine Child, that it is the truest greatness of soul to know our own place and office; to deny ourselves amusements and pleasures not consistent with our state and calling.

CONC:

Acquaintance Acquaintances Belief Caravan Company Day's Friends Journey Journeyed Kindred Kinsfolk Proceeded Relations Relatives Searched Seeking Sought Supposed Supposing Traveled Travelling

Acquaintance Acquaintances Belief Boy Company Day's Discover Full Home Jerusalem Jesus Journey Journeyed Kinsfolk Parents Relations Relatives Seeking Sought Started Staying Supposed Supposing Thinking Together Traveled

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