Luke 2:49 akjv — And he said to them, How is it that you sought me? knew you not that I must be about my Father’s business?

American King James Version

"And he said to them, How is it that you sought me? knew you not that I must be about my Father’s business? "

— Luke 2:49, American King James Version

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Luke 2 — Context

46

And it came to pass, that after three days they found him in the temple, sitting in the middle of the doctors, both hearing them, and asking them questions.

47

And all that heard him were astonished at his understanding and answers.

48

And when they saw him, they were amazed: and his mother said to him, Son, why have you thus dealt with us? behold, your father and I have sought you sorrowing.

49

And he said to them, How is it that you sought me? knew you not that I must be about my Father’s business?

50

And they understood not the saying which he spoke to them.

51

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.

52

And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and man.

Luke 2:49 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 2:49 say?
Luke 2:49 in the American King James Version reads: “And he said to them, How is it that you sought me? knew you not that I must be about my Father’s business? ”
Where is Luke 2:49 in the Bible?
Luke 2:49 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 2, verse 49.
Who wrote Luke?
Luke is traditionally attributed to Luke the physician, companion of Paul. It was written c. AD 60–62.
What is the book of Luke about?
Luke writes "an orderly account" of Jesus' life from a careful historian's pen, with special attention to the poor, the outsider, women, prayer, and the Holy Spirit. From the angelic announcements at the beginning to the Emmaus road at the end, Luke shows Jesus as the Savior of the world.
What are the major themes of Luke?
Luke explores themes including Salvation for All, Holy Spirit, Prayer, Compassion, Joy. These themes shape the meaning and context of Luke 2:49.
What translation should I read Luke 2:49 in?
Luke 2:49 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Luke 2:49?
Luke 2:49 reads (AKJV): “And he said to them, How is it that you sought me? knew you not that I must be about my Father’s business? ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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