Luke 2:49

Holy Bible: Easy-to-Read Version

Jesus said to them, “Why did you have to look for me? You should have known that I must be where my Father’s work is.”

Cross References

John 6:38

I came down from heaven to do what God wants, not what I want.

John 8:29

The one who sent me is with me. I always do what pleases him. So he has not left me alone.”

Malachi 3:1

The Lord All-Powerful says, “I am sending my messenger to prepare the way for me. Then suddenly, the Lord you are looking for will come to his temple. Yes, the messenger you are waiting for, the one who will tell about my agreement, is really coming!

John 4:34

Jesus said, “My food is to do what the one who sent me wants me to do. My food is to finish the work that he gave me to do.

Psalm 40:8

My God, I am happy to do whatever you want. I never stop thinking about your teachings.”

Luke 2:48

When his parents saw him, they wondered how this was possible. And his mother said, “Son, why did you do this to us? Your father and I were very worried about you. We have been looking for you.”

John 5:17

But he said to them, “My Father never stops working, and so I work too.”

Matthew 21:12

Jesus went into the Temple area. He threw out all those who were selling and buying things there. He turned over the tables that belonged to those who were exchanging different kinds of money. And he turned over the benches of those who were selling doves.

John 9:4

While it is daytime, we must continue doing the work of the one who sent me. The night is coming, and no one can work at night.

John 5:36

“But I have a proof about myself that is greater than anything John said. The things I do are my proof. These are what my Father gave me to do. They show that the Father sent me.