Luke 2:44 - Easy To Read Version Joseph and Mary traveled for a whole day. They thought that Jesus was with them in the group. They began to look for him among their family and close friends. More versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 But they, supposing him to have been in the company, went a day's journey; and they sought him among their kinsfolk and acquaintance. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition But, supposing Him to be in the caravan, they traveled on a day's journey; and [then] they sought Him [diligently, looking up and down for Him] among their kinsfolk and acquaintances. American Standard Version (1901) but supposing him to be in the company, they went a day’s journey; and they sought for him among their kinsfolk and acquaintance: Common English Bible Supposing that he was among their band of travelers, they journeyed on for a full day while looking for him among their family and friends. Catholic Public Domain Version But, supposing that he was in the company, they went a day's journey, seeking him among their relatives and acquaintances. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version And thinking that he was in the company, they came a day's journey, and sought him among their kinsfolks and acquaintance. |
My heart breaks as I remember\par \{the good times I had at the temple\}:\par \{I remember\} passing through the crowds\par as I led them all up to God’s temple.\par \{I remember\} the happy songs of praise\par as the crowds celebrated the festivals.\par
Many people will go there. They will say, “Come! Let’s go up to the Lord’s mountain. Let’s go up to the temple of the God of Jacob. Then God will teach us his way of living. And we will follow him.”
When the feast days were finished, they went home. But the boy Jesus stayed in Jerusalem. His parents did not know about it.
But Joseph and Mary did not find Jesus in the group. So they went back to Jerusalem to look for him there.
The people who were close friends of Jesus were there. Also, there were some women that had followed Jesus from Galilee. They all stood far away from the cross and watched these things.