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Luke 2:47

New Testament Gospel ASV (1901)

What does Luke 2:47 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “and all that heard him were amazed at his understanding and his answers.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

and all that heard him were amazed at his understanding and his answers.
Luke 2:47 — American Standard Version

Context — Luke 2

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
44but supposing him to be in the company, they went a day`s journey; and they sought for him among their kinsfolk and acquaintance:
45and when they found him not, they returned to Jerusalem, seeking for him.
46And it came to pass, after three days they found him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the teachers, both hearing them, and asking them questions:
47and all that heard him were amazed at his understanding and his answers.
48And when they saw him, they were astonished; and his mother said unto him, Son, why hast thou thus dealt with us? behold, thy father and I sought thee sorrowing.
49And he said unto them, How is it that ye sought me? knew ye not that I must be in my Father`s house?
50And they understood not the saying which he spake unto them.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“And all that heard him were astonished, etc.] All in the sanhedrim, both the doctors, and their disciples, were amazed, at his understanding; in the knowledge of the law, and of the Scriptures: and his answers; which he returned to the questions the doctor's put to him, which were made with so much wisdom and judgment, that it was surprising in one of his years.”
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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“2:47 amazed at his understanding and his answers: Jesus fulfilled Isa 11:2.”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Luk 4:22, Luk 4:32; Psa 119:99; Mat 7:28; Mar 1:22; Joh 7:15, Joh 7:46 Luke 2:49”
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