Luke 2:43
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Luke 2:43 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Luke 2:43 is a verse from the book of Luke in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "And when they had fulfilled the days, as they returned, the child Jesus tarried behind in Jerusalem; and Joseph and his ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Luke 2:43 — KJV
“And when they had fulfilled the days, as they returned, the child Jesus tarried behind in Jerusalem; and Joseph and his mother knew not of it.”
— Luke 2:43 (KJV)
Luke 2:43 in Context — About the Book of Luke
Luke, the physician-historian, writes the most carefully researched Gospel — and the most tender. Outsiders take center stage: shepherds, women, Samaritans, tax collectors, the prodigal son. More than any Gospel, Luke shows Jesus praying at every turning point of His life.
Cross-References for Luke 2:43
“Now the birth of Jesus Christ was on this wise: When as his mother Mary was espoused to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Ghost.”
Shares key themes with Luke 2:43: child, jesus, joseph
“And when the cloud tarried long upon the tabernacle many days, then the children of Israel kept the charge of the LORD, and journeyed not. tarried...: Heb. prolonged”
Shares key themes with Luke 2:43: days, child, tarried
“Or whether it were two days, or a month, or a year, that the cloud tarried upon the tabernacle, remaining thereon, the children of Israel abode in their tents, and journeyed not: but when it was taken up, they journeyed.”
Shares key themes with Luke 2:43: days, child, tarried
“Who said unto his father and to his mother, I have not seen him; neither did he acknowledge his brethren, nor knew his own children: for they have observed thy word, and kept thy covenant.”
Shares key themes with Luke 2:43: child, mother, knew
“And when the children of Ammon saw that the Syrians were fled, then fled they also before Abishai, and entered into the city. So Joab returned from the children of Ammon, and came to Jerusalem.”
Shares key themes with Luke 2:43: returned, child, jerusalem
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