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Luke 2:51: Meaning Explained
And he went down with them, and came to Nazareth, and was subject unto them: but his mother kept all these sayings...
Luke 2:51
“He went down with them to Nazareth and was obedient to them. His mother kept all these things in her heart.”
What Does This Verse Mean?
Jesus went home with his parents and obeyed them. Mary remembered everything that happened and kept thinking about it.
What’s Happening Here
After the incident, Jesus returned home to Nazareth with his family. He was a good son and respected his parents. Mary treasured all these memories.
Key Words
obedientfollowing instructions and doing what parents ask
kept in her heartremembered and thought deeply about
Why It Matters
Jesus showed respect for his parents even while following God's calling. We can honor both our parents and God.
Did You Know?
Jesus was a good, obedient son to Mary and Joseph!
Word Study
G2532
Andκαὶ
G2597
he went downκατέβη
G3326
withμετ'
G846
hisαὐτῆς
G2064
cameἦλθεν
G1519
toεἰς
G3478
NazarethΝαζαρέτ
G2258
wasἦν
G5293
subjectὑποτασσόμενος
G3384
motherμήτηρ
G1301
keptδιετήρει
G3956
allπάντα
G4487
sayingsῥήματα
G5023
theseταῦτα
G1722
inἐν
G2588
heartκαρδίᾳ
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