Luke 2:50 nasb — But they did not understand the statement which He had made to them.

NASB

"But they did not understand the statement which He had made to them."

— Luke 2:50, NASB

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Luke 2 — Context

47

And all who heard Him were amazed at His understanding and His answers.

48

When they saw Him, they were astonished; and His mother said to Him, "Son, why have You treated us this way? Behold, Your father and I have been anxiously looking for You."

49

And He said to them, "Why is it that you were looking for Me? Did you not know that I had to be in My Father's house?"

50

But they did not understand the statement which He had made to them.

51

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.

52

And Jesus kept increasing in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and men.

Luke 2:50 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 2:50 say?
Luke 2:50 in the NASB reads: “But they did not understand the statement which He had made to them.”
Where is Luke 2:50 in the Bible?
Luke 2:50 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 2, verse 50.
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 2:50.
What translation should I read Luke 2:50 in?
Luke 2:50 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 2:50?
Luke 2:50 reads (NASB): “But they did not understand the statement which He had made to them.” 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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