Luke 2:48

“And when they saw him, they were amazed: and his mother said unto him, Son, why hast thou thus dealt with us? behold, thy father and I have sought thee sorrowing.”

"And when they saw him, they were amazed: and his mother said unto him, Son, why hast thou thus dealt with us? behold, thy father and I have sought thee sorrowing." - Luke 2:48
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What does Luke 2:48 mean?

Luke 2:48 (KJV) - "And when they saw him, they were amazed: and his mother said unto him, Son, why hast thou thus dealt with us? behold, thy father and I have sought thee sorrowing." In this verse, we see a moment of crisis and misunderstanding between Jesus and his parents…

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A Mother's Sorrow and the Search for Understanding

In Luke 2:48, we encounter a poignant moment in the life of Mary, the mother of Jesus, and her deep emotional turmoil regarding her son. The King James Version captures her distress with these words: "And when they saw him, they were amazed: and his mother said unto him, Son…

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A Prayer for Guidance in Times of Sorrow and Confusion

Heavenly Father, We come before You today with humble hearts, seeking Your guidance and comfort in times of sorrow and confusion. Just as Mary and Joseph experienced profound distress when they could not find their beloved son, Jesus, we too often find ourselves in situations…

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Luke 2:48 - "And when they saw him, they were amazed: and his mother said unto him, Son, why hast thou thus dealt with us? behold, thy father and I have sought thee sorrowing."
Luk 2:48-49 (KJVA) 48 And when they saw him, they were amazed: and his mother said unto him, Son, why hast thou thus dealt with us? behold, thy father and I have sought thee sorrowing. 49 And he said unto them, How is it that ye sought me? wist ye not that I must be about my Father's business?
Luk 2:48-49 (KJVA) 48 And when they saw him, they were amazed: and his mother said unto him, Son, why hast thou thus dealt with us? behold, thy father and I have sought thee sorrowing. 49 And he said unto them, How is it that ye sought me? wist ye not that I must be about my Father's business?
Luk 2:48-49 (KJVA) 48 And when they saw him, they were amazed: and his mother said unto him, Son, why hast thou thus dealt with us? behold, thy father and I have sought thee sorrowing. 49 And he said unto them, How is it that ye sought me? wist ye not that I must be about my Father's business?
An illustration inspired by the Biblical story from Luke 2:48-49. It's set in the context of the Renaissance era, with an emphasis on respectful and devotional elements as it portrays the Christian faith. The scene captures the moment of amazement when the parents find their son, realizing he's been busy with heavenly affairs. The son, a young Middle Eastern boy, is confidently addressing his remorseful parents. His Middle Eastern mother, almost in disbelief, questions him while the Middle Eastern father shares her sorrow. No text or words should appear in the image. The art style refers to characteristics often found in Renaissance art such as balance, harmony, and lifelike depiction of humans.
Luke 24:48 - "And ye are witnesses of these things."
Luke 7:48 - "And he said unto her, Thy sins are forgiven."
"And ye are witnesses of these things." - Luke 24:48
Luke 22:48 - "But Jesus said unto him, Judas, betrayest thou the Son of man with a kiss?"
Luke 19:48 - "And could not find what they might do: for all the people were very attentive to hear him."
Luke 23:48 - "And all the people that came together to that sight, beholding the things which were done, smote their breasts, and returned."
Luke 11:48 - "Truly ye bear witness that ye allow the deeds of your fathers: for they indeed killed them, and ye build their sepulchres."
Luke 8:48 - "And he said unto her, Daughter, be of good comfort: thy faith hath made thee whole; go in peace."
"And he said unto her, Thy sins are forgiven." - Luke 7:48
Luke 1:48 - "For he hath regarded the low estate of his handmaiden: for, behold, from henceforth all generations shall call me blessed."
Ezra 2:48 - "The children of Rezin, the children of Nekoda, the children of Gazzam,"
1 Chronicles 2:48 - "Maachah, Caleb's concubine, bare Sheber, and Tirhanah."
"But Jesus said unto him, Judas, betrayest thou the Son of man with a kiss?" - Luke 22:48
2 Samuel 22:48 - "It is God that avengeth me, and that bringeth down the people under me,"
Luke 6:48 - "He is like a man which built an house, and digged deep, and laid the foundation on a rock: and when the flood arose, the stream beat vehemently upon that house, and could not shake it: for it was founded upon a rock."
Ezekiel 48:2 - "And by the border of Dan, from the east side unto the west side, a portion for Asher."
"And could not find what they might do: for all the people were very attentive to hear him." - Luke 19:48
Psalms 48:2 - "Beautiful for situation, the joy of the whole earth, is mount Zion, on the sides of the north, the city of the great King."
Luke 9:48 - "And said unto them, Whosoever shall receive this child in my name receiveth me: and whosoever shall receive me receiveth him that sent me: for he that is least among you all, the same shall be great."
Luke 12:48 - "But he that knew not, and did commit things worthy of stripes, shall be beaten with few stripes. For unto whomsoever much is given, of him shall be much required: and to whom men have committed much, of him they will ask the more."
Isaiah 48:2 - "For they call themselves of the holy city, and stay themselves upon the God of Israel; The LORD of hosts is his name."
"And all the people that came together to that sight, beholding the things which were done, smote their breasts, and returned." - Luke 23:48
"The children of Rezin, the children of Nekoda, the children of Gazzam," - Ezra 2:48
Luke 23:48-49 - "And all the crowds that had assembled for this spectacle, when they saw what had taken place, returned home beating their breasts. And all His acquaintances and the women who had followed Him from Galilee stood at a distance watching these things."