Luke 2:44 - An Understandable Version (2005 edition)

⁴⁴ so thinking He was in the caravan, they continued traveling for an entire day [before] they began looking for Him among their relatives and friends.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

⁴⁴ 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

⁴⁴ 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)

⁴⁴ 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

⁴⁴ 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

⁴⁴ 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

⁴⁴ And thinking that he was in the company, they came a day's journey, and sought him among their kinsfolks and acquaintance.

Luke 2:44 Cross References

Luke 2:43

And when they had completed [all] the days [of festivities], and were returning [home], the boy Jesus stayed behind in Jerusalem. Now His parents did not know this,

Luke 2:45

And when they could not find Him, they returned to Jerusalem to look for Him.

Luke 23:49

And all of those who knew Him, as well as the women who had followed Him from Galilee [See Matt. 27:55- 56], watched all this from a distance.