Luke 2:51

“And he went down with them, etc.] From the temple, and from Jerusalem, which were on high ground: and came to Nazareth; where he, and his parents, had lived ever since their return from Egypt: and was subject unto them; for though he thought fit to let them know, or, at least, put them in mind, that he had a Father in heaven, whose business he came about, and must do, and therefore did not judge it necessary to ask their leave to stay at Jerusalem on that account; yet, as man, and willing to set an example of filial subjection to parents, he went along with them, and showed all dutiful respect unto them, yielding a ready and cheerful obedience to their commands, living with them, and working…”

“Went down with them - Down from Jerusalem, which was in a high, mountainous region. Was subject unto them - Performed the duty of a faithful and obedient child, and not improbably was engaged in the trade of Joseph - that of a carpenter. Every Jew was required to learn some trade, and there is every reason to think that our Saviour followed that of his reputed father. And from this we learn: 1. That obedience to parents is a duty. Jesus has set an example in this that all children should follow. Though he was the Son of God, and on proper occasions was engaged in the great work of redemption, yet he was also the “son of Mary,” and he loved and obeyed his mother, and was “subject” to her. 2.…”

“2:51 Although Jesus recognized his relationship to his heavenly Father, he was obedient to his earthly parents.”

“came: Luk 2:39 and was: Mat 3:15; Mar 6:3; Eph 5:21, Eph 6:1, Eph 6:2; Pe1 2:21 kept: Luk 2:19; Gen 37:11; Dan 7:28 Luke 2:52”